TMA-CHROME-2.27
Ensure 'Http Allowlist' Is Properly Configured
Description
This setting allows administrators to list specific sites that will not be upgraded to HTTPS and will not show an error interstitial if HTTPS-First Mode is enabled. Note: Wildcards (*, [*], etc.) are not allowed in the URL listings. Rationale: Setting this policy allows organizations to maintain access to servers that do not support HTTPS without having to disable HTTPS-First mode or HTTPS Upgrades. The benchmark marks this recommendation Manual (organisation-specific value or not reliably checkable), so it is reported as SKIP with review steps.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Confirm via Group Policy (gpresult /h or the GPMC) that Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\HTTP Allowlist is configured as the title requires. This group policy setting is backed by the following registry location which should be set individually to your organization's allowed URLs: Registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome\HttpAllowlist\ Example:
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Configure through Group Policy: Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\HTTP Allowlist = Enabled and set Show to the approved URLs
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- chromebrowsercis-l1manual
- Reference
- CIS Google Chrome Benchmark v3.0.0 - 2.27 Ensure 'Http Allowlist' Is Properly Configured