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Windows Server 2019 Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group on domain controllers.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right can access a system through Remote Desktop.

ID
SV-205666r958472_rule
Version
WN19-DC-000360
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" to include only the following accounts or groups:

- Administrators