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Windows Server 2019 must disable the Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges option.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system.

ID
SV-205802r1051079_rule
Version
WN19-CC-000430
Severity
High
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".