Windows Server 2025 must have the roles and features required by the system documented.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-278011 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN25-00-000270 | SV-278011r1182239_rule | 2026-02-20 | 1 |
Description
Unnecessary roles and features increase the attack surface of a system. Limiting roles and features of a system to only those necessary reduces this potential. The standard installation option (previously called Server Core) further reduces this when selected at installation.
ℹ️ Check
Required roles and features will vary based on the function of the individual system.
Roles and features specifically required to be disabled per the STIG are identified in separate requirements.
Run the following Powershell command to determine installed features:
Get-WindowsFeature | Where-Object {$_. installstate -eq "installed"} | Format-List Displayname, Name, Featuretype
If the organization has not documented the roles and features displayed as required for the system, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Document the roles and features required for the system to operate. Uninstall any that are not required.