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Windows Server 2022 User Account Control (UAC) must be configured to detect application installations and prompt for elevation.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

UAC is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting requires Windows to respond to application installation requests by prompting for credentials.

ID
SV-254486r958518_rule
Version
WN22-SO-000420
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: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation to "Enabled".