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Property reference

glide.basicauth.required.xml

The glide.basicauth.required.xml property mandates authorization for all incoming XML requests. Admins should ensure this setting is enabled to maintain security and prevent unauthorized access to XML data.

Default: true Type: boolean Application: Global

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 enforces basic authentication for XML requests, enhancing security by requiring valid credentials for access.
What area does it affect? XML request handling
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which means this behavior is enabled by default.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring security settings for XML integrations or troubleshooting access issues.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.basicauth.required.xml
Sys ID 72e763e20a0a0b3400c12d3fa8d52963
Type boolean
Application Global
Default value true
Description Require authorization for incoming XML requests.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:33:43

Sources

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... be enabled Without appropriate authorization configured on the incoming XML requests, an unauthorized user can get access to sensitive content/data on the target instance. Either update the value of the glide.basicauth.required.xml system property to true OR insert this system property with a value of true. Documentation sn_SE10186 1 Act XSD Request Authorization should be enabled Without appropriate authorization configured on the ...
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... privilege escalation, and compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the platform. • Fallback Value ◦(Old‎ <blank> ◦(New‎ false Require authorization for XML requests • Description ◦(Old‎ <blank> ◦(New‎ If "glide.basicauth.required.xml" is not set to the recommended value of "true", then this will disable Basic Authentication for XML format export processor. This also happens when combined with a wrong role within ...
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