Property reference

glide.ui.jelly.js_interpolation.protect_nested_expressions

The glide.ui.jelly.js_interpolation.protect_nested_expressions property prevents nested expressions in Jelly scripts from being evaluated. Admins should review this setting to ensure that complex expressions do not lead to unexpected behavior or security issues.

Default: true Type: string 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, when set to true, protects nested expressions in Jelly scripts from being processed, enhancing security and stability.
What area does it affect? Jelly scripting
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring or troubleshooting Jelly scripts that involve nested expressions.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.ui.jelly.js_interpolation.protect_nested_expressions
Sys ID b4357dde8d34021087de63ac7f1f00c9
Type string
Application Global
Default value true
Description
Updated 2024-05-25 03:56:11

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

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... for possible security issues. For more information, see Enable Jelly JS Interpolation Protection . • Type: true | false • Default value: true • Location: System Properties > All Properties glide.ui.jelly.js_interpolation.protect_nested_expressions © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc., in the United States and/or other ...
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... can execute code using jelly template. Functional impact None Dependencies and prerequisites None Enable Jelly JS interpolation protection for nested expressions Manage the interpolation protection on your instance. Use the glide.ui.jelly.js_interpolation.protect_nested_expressions system property to turn on or off interpolation protection specifically for nested Jelly expressions. Interpolation protection ensures that when Jelly expressions are used in JavaScript, they must be deemed safe ...