WN22-CC-000510 Windows Server 2022 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service must not allow unencrypted traffic.
All changes in this version
Maps to MA-4(6) via CCI-002890, CCI-003123
Title
Windows Server 2022 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service must not allow unencrypted traffic.
Control
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\Service\ Value Name: AllowUnencryptedTraffic Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Discussion
Unencrypted remote access to a system can allow sensitive information to be compromised. Windows remote management connections must be encrypted to prevent this. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000393-GPOS-00173, SRG-OS-000394-GPOS-00174
Related controls
CCI-002890, CCI-003123
Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Service >> Allow unencrypted traffic to "Disabled".