5.26 Ensure 'SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV)' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

Discovers networked devices and services that use the SSDP discovery protocol, such as UPnP devices. Also announces SSDP devices and services running on the local computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Rationale:

Universal Plug n Play (UPnP) is a real security risk - it allows automatic discovery and attachment to network devices. Note that UPnP is different than regular Plug n Play (PnP). Workstations should not be advertising their services (or automatically discovering and connecting to networked services) in a security-conscious enterprise managed environment.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\SSDP Discovery

Impact:

SSDP-based devices will not be discovered.

Default Value:

Manual

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2700

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: ca4f020d0b4e364d3345a3e8ac6c51162c14dfb8b83d44875582e5e49be444b1