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Windows Server 2022 impersonate a client after authentication user right must only be assigned to Administrators, Service, Local Service, and Network Service.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right allows a program to impersonate another user or account to run on their behalf. An attacker could use this to elevate privileges.

ID
SV-254503r958726_rule
Version
WN22-UR-000130
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 >> Impersonate a client after authentication to include only the following accounts or groups:

- Administrators
- Service
- Local Service
- Network Service