Windows Server 2022 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026

CAT II V-254498 WN22-UR-000080

Windows Server 2022 create permanent shared objects user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-254498r958726_rule
CCI References
CCI-002235

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create permanent shared objects" user right could expose sensitive data by creating shared objects.

Check Procedure

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.

Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups are granted the "Create permanent shared objects" user right, this is a finding.

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If any SIDs are granted the "SeCreatePermanentPrivilege" user right, this is a finding.

Fix Action

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Create permanent shared objects to be defined but containing no entries (blank).