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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-13 · Official documentation · View source

Require clearing pasteboard when backgrounding mobile application

The glide.sg.clear_pasteboard_when_backgrounded property controls if text copied from ServiceNow mobile app is kept in the clipboard and pasteboard after the app is in background mode. If it is not set to the recommended value of true, then sensitive information may be disclosed to the Android or iOS clipboard where it can be exposed to other applications on the device.

The glide.sg.clear_pasteboard_when_backgrounded system property controls if text copied from ServiceNow mobile app is kept in the clipboard and pasteboard after the app is in background mode.

Ensure that glide.sg.clear_pasteboard_when_backgrounded is set to true.

More information

AttributeDescription
Configuration nameglide.sg.clear_pasteboard_when_backgrounded
Configuration typeSystem Properties \(/sys\_properties\_list.do\)
Data typeBoolean
Recommended valuetrue
Default value<none>
Fallback valuetrue
CategoryData protection
Security risk- Severity score: 3.5 - CVSS rating: Low - Security risk details: This creates a risk of sensitive information disclosure, as clipboard data can be accessed by other applications on the device, potentially exposing credentials, PII, or confidential business data. Enforcing this property helps prevent unintended data leakage across apps.
Functional impactNone
Dependencies and prerequisitesNone

Parent Topic:Data protection