IE security prompt is enabled for web-based installations.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Installer – IE Security Prompt

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-25193r1_rule IE security prompt is enabled for web-based installations.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: SafeForScripting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts” to “Disabled”.

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