File Explorer shell protocol must run in protected mode.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The shell protocol will limit the set of folders applications can open when run in protected mode. Restricting files an application can open, to a limited set of folders, increases the security of Windows.
- ID
- SV-253398r991589_rule
- Version
- WN11-CC-000225
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
The default behavior is for shell protected mode to be turned on for file explorer.
To correct this, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Turn off shell protocol protected mode" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled".