File and Folder Publish to Web option unavailable.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Publish to Web

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-29413r1_rule File and Folder Publish to Web option unavailable.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to make the options to publish to the web unavailable from File and Folder Tasks in Windows folders.

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer Value Name: NoPublishingWizard Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off the "Publish to Web" task for files and folders’ to “Enabled”.

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