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# Require authorization for JSONv2 request

# Require authorization for JSONv2 request {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Use the glide.basicauth.required.jsonv2 property to designate if
incoming JSONv2 requests should require basic authorization.
If the glide.basicauth.required.jsonv2 system property is not set to the recommended value of true, then this will disable Basic Authentication for JSONv2 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).

Ensure that the property glide.basicauth.required.jsonv2 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.

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| Attribute | Description |
|-|-|
| Configuration name | glide.basicauth.required.jsonv2 |
| 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qD0xNDqwckf2rLNMfnkZ5g "The API and Web Service category ensures that applications have appropriate authentication, authorization and session management, validate all input that traverses a trust boundary and include security controls for all API types.") |
| Security risk | * Severity score: 7.5 * CVSS rating: High * Security risk details: Unauthenticated access to JSON export data, when combined with misconfigured guest user role, poses a significant risk of unauthorized data exposure. {#sc-jsonv2-request-authorization__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Functional impact | None |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
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