Windows Server 2025 must not have Simple TCP/IP Services installed.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-278020 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN25-00-000350 | SV-278020r1180766_rule | 2026-02-20 | 1 |
Description
Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption or may provide unauthorized access to the system.
ℹ️ Check
Open PowerShell.
Enter "Get-WindowsFeature | Where Name -eq Simple-TCPIP".
If "Installed State" is "Installed", this is a finding.
An Installed State of "Available" or "Removed" is not a finding.
✔️ Fix
Uninstall the "Simple TCP/IP Services" feature.
Start Server Manager.
Select the server with the feature.
Scroll down to "ROLES AND FEATURES" in the right pane.
Select "Remove Roles and Features" from the drop-down "TASKS" list.
Select the appropriate server on the "Server Selection" page and click "Next".
Deselect "Simple TCP/IP Services" on the "Features" page.
Click "Next" and "Remove" as prompted.