Restrict knowledge bases access [New in Security Center 1.3]

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated January 30, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • The glide.knowman.block_access_with_no_user_criteria property is used to control the read/write access of users on knowledge based articles.

    More information

    Attribute Description
    Configuration name glide.knowman.block_access_with_no_user_criteria
    Configuration type System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
    Data type boolean
    Recommended value true
    Default value false
    Category Access control
    Security risk
    • Severity score: 9.1
    • CVSS score: Critical
    • Security risk details: If this property is not set to the recommended value of true, then any user can read and contribute to a KB.
    Dependencies and prerequisites None
    Functional impact Denies access to a knowledge base when either Can Read or Can Contribute isn't specified.