All automatic loading from trusted locations must be disabled.

From Microsoft Word 2016 STIG

Part of DTOO133-Disable all trusted locations

Associated with: CCI-001170

SV-85691r1_rule All automatic loading from trusted locations must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Trusted locations specified in the Trust Center are used to define file locations assumed to be safe. Content, code, and add-ins are allowed to load from trusted locations with a minimal amount of security, without prompting the users for permission. If a dangerous file is opened from a trusted location, it will not be subject to standard security measures and could harm users' computers or data. By default, files located in trusted locations (those specified in the Trust Center) are assumed to be safe.

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Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2016 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> Trusted Locations "Disable all trusted locations" to "Enabled".

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