Code Fix: Authentication fails when you log into K2 with Forms STS
KB003434
PRODUCTK2 Five 5.3
K2 Five (5.3) Fix Pack 31
Issue Description
When your password contains < or > and you attempt to log into K2 with Forms STS, the password will display on the screen and the authentication request will fail.
Error Message
The following error occurs: “A potentially dangerous Request.Form value was detected from the client Password”.
Resolution
The fix is available in the following K2 versions:
| K2 4.7 March 2018 Cumulative Update | K2 Five (5.0) September 2018 Cumulative Update | K2 Five (5.1) November 2018 Cumulative Update | K2 Five (5.2) May 2019 Cumulative Update | K2 Five (5.3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | Fix Pack 31 |
- Ensure you have the correct K2 version and/or Cumulative Update installed. See KB001893 to see what Fix Pack level you have installed.
- Download the latest Fix Pack using the links in the table above for the version you require.
- Install the Fix Pack to apply the fix.