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Wscript.exe and Cscript.exe must only be accessible by the SA and/or the web administrator.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Windows Scripting Host (WSH) is installed under either a Typical or Custom installation option of a Microsoft Network Server. This technology permits the execution of powerful script files from the Windows NT command line. This technology is also classified as a Category I Mobile Code. If the access to these files is not tightly controlled, a malicious user could readily compromise the server by using a form to send input to these scripting engines.

Property Value
Responsibility System Administrator

ID
SV-33095r1_rule
Version
WG470 W22
Severity
Medium
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Remove Wscript.exe and Cscript.exe files from the server, or restrict access to these files to the SA, the web administrator, and the system account.