Rule version WN22-CC-000240 · STIG v2 · 2026-08-19
Enumeration of administrator accounts when elevating can provide part of the logon information to an unauthorized user. This setting configures the system to always require users to type in a username and password to elevate a running application.
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI\
Value Name: EnumerateAdministrators
Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Credential User Interface >> Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation to "Disabled".