Windows Server 2022 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026

CAT II V-254379 WN22-CC-000480

Windows Server 2022 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not allow unencrypted traffic.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-254379r958848_rule
CCI References
CCI-002890CCI-003123

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

Check Procedure

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: AllowUnencryptedTraffic

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Fix Action

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Client >> Allow unencrypted traffic to "Disabled".