Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-225396 | WN12-CC-000123 | SV-225396r569185_rule | High |
Description |
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Basic authentication uses plain text passwords that could be used to compromise a system. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-06 |
Check Text ( C-27095r471530_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 Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-27083r471531_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". |