Restrict Web Browser Use for Administrative Accounts
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Enforce policy requiring administrative accounts use web browsers only for local service administration.
Rationale
If a browser vulnerability is exploited while running with administrative privileges, the entire system could be compromised. Specific exceptions for local service administration should be documented in site-defined policy.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_root_webbrowsing
- Severity
- Unknown
- References
- Updated