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V-278018CAT II — Medium severitySV-278018r1180760_rule

Windows Server 2025 must not have Bluetooth enabled unless required by the organization.

Rule version WN25-00-000333 · STIG v1 · 2026-09-01

Discussion

Unnecessary applications and/or services such as Bluetooth could allow an attacker to connect with intentions to take over or disrupt the system.

Check

In the Windows search bar, type "Services". In the Services "Name" column look for the "Bluetooth Support Service". If this is set to "automatic", this is a finding.

Fix

Validate the site documentation to ensure the approval of use for Wi-Fi server connections. If the connection has not been approved, type "Services" in the Windows search bar. In the Services "Name " column, look for the "Bluetooth Support Service" and set this to "Disabled". Any Bluetooth devices listed or in use must be documented and approved by the information system security officer (ISSO) or authorizing official (AO).

Identifiers

Group ID
V-278018
Group title
SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050
Rule ID
SV-278018r1180760_rule
Check ID
C-82548r1180758_chk
Fix ID
F-82453r1180759_fix