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The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Basic authentication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36712 | WN08-CC-000123 | SV-48348r2_rule | IAIA-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Basic authentication uses plain text passwords that could be used to compromise a system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41481r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) -> WinRM Client -> "Allow Basic authentication" to "Disabled". |