Disable public access to favorites

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Use the glide.ui.magellan.favorites.allow_public to specify whether unauthenticated users are allowed to see Favorites in the navigator.

    If the glide.ui.magellan.favorites.allow_public system property is not set to the recommended value of false, then all unauthenticated users can access favorites of the same "Guest" user in the navigator.

    Ensure the property glide.ui.magellan.favorites.allow_public is set to "false.

    More information

    Attribute Description
    Configuration name glide.ui.magellan.favorites.allow_public
    Configuration type System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do)
    Data type Boolean
    Recommended value false
    Default value <none>
    Fallback value false
    Category Architecture, design, and threat modeling
    Security risk
    • Severity score: 4.3
    • CVSS rating: Medium
    • Security risk details: Unauthenticated users are allowed to access and potentially manipulate the Favorites of the shared "Guest" user, increasing the risk of unauthorized UI customization, data exposure, and user interface misuse.
    Functional impact Enabling this property acts as a layer of protection from unauthorized users.
    Dependencies and prerequisites None