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# Require authorization for XML output requests

# Require authorization for XML output requests {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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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 {#sc-xml-output-authorization__section_wc1_cqn_phc}

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| Attribute | Description |
|-|-|
| Configuration name | glide.basicauth.required.xmloutputprocessor |
| 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 XML export data, when combined with misconfigured guest user role, poses a significant risk of unauthorized data exposure. {#sc-xml-output-authorization__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Functional impact | None |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
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