Troubleshooting
Problem
During the initial user login a new user ID and password is entered in authentication form and the form is submitted, the browser asks if the password should be saved. Thereafter when the form is displayed, the name and password are filled in automatically or are completed as the name is entered.
An attacker with local access could obtain the clear text password from the browser cache.
The password auto complete should be disabled in sensitive applications. To disable auto complete you may use a code similar to : <INPUT TYPE=“password” AUTOCOMPLETE=“off”>
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
06 May 2025
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ibm16208302