Windows Server 2022 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Basic authentication.
Overview
Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
V-254378 | WN22-CC-000470 | SV-254378r958510_rule | High |
Description |
Basic authentication uses plain-text passwords that could be used to compromise a system. Disabling Basic authentication will reduce this potential. |
STIG | Date |
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-01-14 |
Details
Check Text (C-57863r848948_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: AllowBasic Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
Fix Text (F-57814r848949_fix) |
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Client >> Allow Basic authentication to "Disabled". |