KB44517: System Manager is able to execute encrypted command script without prompting for password in MicroStrategy 9.4.x-10.x

SYMPTOM:
System Manager is able to execute encrypted command script without prompting for password in Strategy 9.4.x-10.x.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. Create a command script in Command Manager and save it as encrypted.

• Open System Manager, and then add Command Manager->Intelligence Server into workflow window.

• Input the parameters of Intelligence Server and add the command script created before.

• Run the command script. The script now runs successfully without prompting for password.

CAUSE:
This is not an issue, and the behavior above is by designed. The password is to prevent other users to edit the script but user who created it should be able to execute an encrypted script without providing password. This encrypted file can then be used with the command line using the –connectionless parameter. The command line will recognize the encrypted file and will be able to execute it (without the need for password).