Basic authentication for RSS feeds over HTTP must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36709 | WN08-CC-000106 | SV-48340r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| 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 | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45011r1_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 Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds\ Value Name: AllowBasicAuthInClear Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-41472r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> RSS Feeds -> "Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP" to "Disabled". |