CCE-96681-2Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_11 | Date: (C)2022-05-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client.
If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service will accept Basic authentication from a remote client.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the WinRM service will not accept Basic authentication from a remote client.
Countermeasure:
Disable this policy setting.
Potential Impact:
If you enable this policy setting, the WinRM service will accept Basic authentication from a remote client.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the WinRM service will not accept Basic authentication from a remote client."
Parameter:
[enabled/disabled]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Allow Basic authentication
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service!AllowBasic
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 6.5 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 4.2 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: LOW |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:79281 |