Disable locked form elements debugging

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Use a system property to prevent the display of explanation of locked form elements.

    If the glide.security.explain.write.locks system property is not set to the recommended value of false, then additional debug information is displayed on locked form elements.

    Ensure that the property glide.security.explain.write.locks is set to false.

    More information

    Attribute Description
    Configuration name glide.security.explain.write.locks
    Configuration type System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
    Data type Boolean
    Recommended value false
    Default value <none>
    Fallback value false
    Category Configuration
    Security risk
    • Severity score: 3.3
    • CVSS rating: Low
    • Security risk details: Displaying debug information on locked form elements could lead to information disclosure.
    Functional impact None
    Dependencies and prerequisites None