Windows Server 2022 User Account Control (UAC) approval mode for the built-in Administrator must be enabled.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
UAC is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting configures the built-in Administrator account so that it runs in Admin Approval Mode. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157
- ID
- SV-254482r1051108_rule
- Version
- WN22-SO-000380
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account to "Enabled".