Functionality to drag and drop or copy and paste files must be disallowed (Internet zone).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI036-Drag and drop or copy and paste-Internet

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-45212r1_rule Functionality to drag and drop or copy and paste files must be disallowed (Internet zone).

Vulnerability discussion

Content hosted on sites located in the Internet zone are likely to contain malicious payloads and therefore this feature should be blocked for this zone. Drag and drop or copy and paste files must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed.

Check content

Fix text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.

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