Basic authentication for RSS feeds over HTTP must not be used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-253408 | WN11-CC-000300 | SV-253408r829308_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Basic authentication uses plain text passwords that could be used to compromise a system. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-09-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-56861r829306_chk ) |
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| The default behavior is for the Windows RSS platform to not use Basic authentication over HTTP connections. If it exists and is configured with a value of "1", this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds\ Value Name: AllowBasicAuthInClear Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 (or if the Value Name does not exist) |
| Fix Text (F-56811r829307_fix) |
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| The default behavior is for the Windows RSS platform to not use Basic authentication over HTTP connections. To correct this, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> RSS Feeds >> "Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled". |