CCE-43808-5| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Turn off Developer Tools' for AllowDeveloperTools
This setting lets you decide whether employees can use F12 Developer Tools on Microsoft Edge.
Turning this setting on, or not configuring it, lets employees use F12 Developer Tools.
Turning this setting off stops employees from using F12 Developer Tools.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Users cannot use F12 Developer Tools on Microsoft Edge.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsMicrosoft EdgeTurn off Developer Tools
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftMicrosoftEdgeF12AllowDeveloperTools
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 5.8 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 1.0 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
| Impact Score: 4.7 | Privileges Required: LOW |
| Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: LOW |
| | Availability: LOW |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35320 |
