Property reference

`com.glide.soap.guest_user`

Maps unauthenticated SOAP requests to a specified ServiceNow user. With the default value soap.guest, those requests use that account’s roles and ACL permissions.

Default: soap.guest
Type: string
Application: Global
Category: Integrations, APIs & Web Services

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do?	This property defines the user ID for executing SOAP requests when no authentication is provided, allowing for controlled access through role assignments and ACLs.
What area does it affect?	SOAP API access
What does the default mean?	The default value is "soap.guest", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it?	Review this property when configuring SOAP integrations or adjusting access controls for unauthenticated users.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name	`com.glide.soap.guest_user`
Sys ID	`10a9faf80a0a0b2b001c104f0ecb0726`
Type	string
Application	Global
Default value	`soap.guest`
Description	If unauthenticated, SOAP requests will execute on behalf of this user ID. Set roles for this user and use ACL to manage this user's access.
Updated	2024-05-25 04:06:29

Sources

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Brazil docs Set guest user for soap requests ↗

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... targeted SQL injection attacks if other vulnerabilities exist. Exposing internal error information increases the risk of exploitation. Set guest user for soap requests • Description ◦(Old‎ <blank> ◦(New‎ Use the com.glide.soap.guest_user glide property to control the access level of unauthenticated SOAP requests. If this property isn't set to the recommended value of soap.guest or is set to a user with limited ...

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