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# Require Authorization for XSD Requests

# Require Authorization for XSD Requests {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Use the glide.basicauth.required.xsd property to designate if incoming XSD (XML Schema Definition) requests should require basic authentication.
The glide.basicauth.required.xsd system property controls whether authentication is required in order to make a XSD request to an instance. If glide.basicauth.required.xsd is not set to
the recommended value of true, then authentication is disabled for XSD requests on the instance.

Ensure the property glide.basicauth.required.xsd 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.xsd |
| 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: 5.3 * CVSS rating: Medium * Security risk details: This property allows unauthenticated access to XSD processor leaking sensitive information. {#sc-xsd-request-authorization__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Functional impact | This remediation enforces a combination of authentication methods, in the form of basic authentication and system level access control. * It performs this authentication while retrieving data from tables/pages in the form of XSD data on the instance. * It restricts any guest users who are currently accessing this data. If applicable, you may need to create a new account for users who need access to this content, with necessary access control permissions. {#sc-xsd-request-authorization__ul_bxx_ygg_p3c} To learn more, see [Non-interactive sessions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_NonInteractiveSessions&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US). |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
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