Active Directory Domain • Release: 6 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026
CAT II V-243478 AD.0018
Domain-joined systems (excluding domain controllers) must not be configured for unconstrained delegation.
Discussion
Unconstrained delegation enabled on a computer can allow the computer account to be impersonated without limitation. If delegation is required, it must be limited/constrained to the specific services and accounts required.
Check Procedure
Open "Windows PowerShell" on a domain controller.
Enter "Get-ADComputer -Filter {(TrustedForDelegation -eq $True) -and (PrimaryGroupID -eq 515)} -Properties TrustedForDelegation, TrustedToAuthForDelegation, ServicePrincipalName, Description, PrimaryGroupID".
If any computers are returned, this is a finding.
(TrustedForDelegation equaling True indicates unconstrained delegation.)
PrimaryGroupID 515 = Domain computers (excludes DCs)
TrustedForDelegation = Unconstrained Delegation
TrustedToAuthForDelegation = Constrained delegation
ServicePrincipalName = Service Names
Description = Computer Description Fix Action
Remove unconstrained delegation from computers in the domain. Select "Properties" for the computer object. Select the "Delegation" tab. De-select "Trust this computer for delegation to any service (Kerberos only)" Configured constrained delegation for specific services where required.