Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control property is set (Internet Zone).

Part of DTBI800 - Browser scripting control - Internet

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25709r1_rule Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control property is set (Internet Zone).

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This policy setting controls whether a page may control embedded WebBrowser Controls via script. If you do not configure this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser Control can be enabled or disabled by the user. By default, script access to the WebBrowser control is only allowed in the Local Machine and Intranet Zones.

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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> “Allow scripting of Internet Explorer web browser control” will be set to “Enabled” and “Disable”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: Set the value 1206 to REG_DWORD = 3.

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