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

CAT II V-254380 WN22-CC-000490

Windows Server 2022 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-254380r958510_rule
CCI References
CCI-000877

Discussion

Digest authentication is not as strong as other options and may be subject to man-in-the-middle attacks. Disallowing Digest authentication will reduce this potential.

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: AllowDigest

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 >> Disallow Digest authentication to "Enabled".