The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Basic authentication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-224958 | WN16-CC-000500 | SV-224958r569186_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Basic authentication uses plain-text passwords that could be used to compromise a system. Disabling Basic authentication will reduce this potential. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-09-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26649r465776_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: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-26637r465777_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". |