CCE-42552-0Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Open a new tab with an empty tab'
This policy setting specifies what happens when Microsoft Edge opens a new tab. By default, a new tab page appears.
If you disable this policy setting, Microsoft Edge opens a new, empty tab. Employees can't change this option.
If you enable or don't configure this policy setting, Microsoft Edge opens a new tab with a new tab page, including Top Sites, Top Sites with suggested content, or a blank page. Employees can change what type of tab page appears.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Users will need to manually open web pages.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsMicrosoft EdgeOpen a new tab with an empty tab
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftMicrosoftEdgeServiceUIAllowWebContentOnNewTabPage
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 4.3 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: LOW |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: LOW |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: NONE |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35143 |