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The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service must not allow unencrypted traffic.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220866 WN10-CC-000350 SV-220866r569187_rule Medium
Description
Unencrypted remote access to a system can allow sensitive information to be compromised. Windows remote management connections must be encrypted to prevent this.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-04-08

Details

Check Text ( C-22581r555083_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service\

Value Name: AllowUnencryptedTraffic

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-22570r555084_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Service >> "Allow unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled".