The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Basic authentication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-220862 | WN10-CC-000330 | SV-220862r569187_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Basic authentication uses plain text passwords that could be used to compromise a system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22577r555071_chk ) |
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| 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\Client\ Value Name: AllowBasic Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-22566r555072_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Client >> "Allow Basic authentication" to "Disabled". |