WebEngine: Login does not work on Chrome 60+ on http

WebEngine: Login does not work on Chrome 60+ on http

Summary

In general: the usage of HTTP is not recommended. Please use HTTPS.

Upon using HTTP outside the localhost network the password will now be transmitted in clear text. A notification will show up when switching to a login screen that informs the user about his/her password will be sent in clear text.

The reason is that modern browsers won't allow the usage of its crypto APIs when using HTTP: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Security/Secure_Contexts

Description

In general: the usage of HTTP is not recommended. Please use HTTPS.

Upon using HTTP outside the localhost network the password will now be transmitted in clear text. A notification will show up when switching to a login screen that informs the user about his/her password will be sent in clear text.

The reason is that modern browsers won't allow the usage of its crypto APIs when using HTTP: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Security/Secure_Contexts

Information

use https



Issue Number: 203006
Fixed on Date: 15.12.2020
Versions: 8.20 0 BUILD 79336