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Require authorization for XML output requests

Configure this property so that basic authorization is required for all inbound XMLOutputProcessor requests.

If the glide.basicauth.required.xmloutputprocessor system property is not set to the recommended value of true, then basic authorization is not required for all inbound XMLOutputProcessor requests. This could lead to unauthenticated information disclosure from the instance.

Ensure that the property glide.basicauth.required.xmloutputprocessor exists in the System Properties [sys_properties] table and is set to true.

Warning: This is a safe harbor property, meaning the value can't be altered once it's changed. It is non-revertible.

More information

AttributeDescription
Configuration nameglide.basicauth.required.xmloutputprocessor
Configuration typeSystem Properties \(/sys\_properties\_list.do\)
Data typeBoolean
Recommended valuetrue
Default value<none>
Fallback valuefalse
CategoryAPI 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 impactNone
Dependencies and prerequisitesNone

Parent Topic:API and web service