1.255 WN16-UR-000070

Information

The Back up files and directories user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

GROUP ID: V-225073
RULE ID: SV-225073r958726

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.

Accounts with the 'Back up files and directories' user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data.

Solution

Configure the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> 'Back up files and directories'

to include only the following accounts or groups:

- Administrators

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/23093