diff --git a/core/modules/system/system.module b/core/modules/system/system.module
index 15a10112b2bb..8feb47b0a6fd 100644
--- a/core/modules/system/system.module
+++ b/core/modules/system/system.module
@@ -251,6 +251,7 @@ function system_permission() {
     ),
     'access site reports' => array(
       'title' => t('View site reports'),
+      'restrict access' => TRUE,
     ),
   );
 }