The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not allow unencrypted traffic.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-253417 | WN11-CC-000335 | SV-253417r958848_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 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text (C-56870r829333_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\Client\ Value Name: AllowUnencryptedTraffic Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-56820r829334_fix) |
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Client >> "Allow unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled". |