Require authorization for XML requests
Use the glide.basicauth.required.xml property to designate if incoming XML requests should require basic authentication.
If the glide.basicauth.required.xml system property is not set to the recommended value of true, then Basic Authentication is disabled for the XML format export processor. This also happens when combined with a wrong role within the guest_user related property (For example a high privileged user such as Admin). This leads to unauthenticated access to instance data.
Warning: This is a safe harbor property, meaning the value can't be altered once it's changed. It is non-revertible.
More information
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Configuration name | glide.basicauth.required.xml |
| Configuration type | System Properties \(/sys\_properties\_list.do\) |
| Data type | Boolean |
| Recommended value | true |
| Default value | <none> |
| Fallback value | false |
| Category | API and web service |
| Security risk | - Severity score: 7.5 - CVSS rating: High - Security risk details: Unauthenticated access to XML export data, when combined with misconfigured guest user role, poses a significant risk of unauthorized data exposure. |
| Functional impact | None |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
Parent Topic:API and web service