> Source: [sk180823](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk180823)

# sk180823 - The encryption password for the Gaia Embedded OS backup file appears in cleartext in the backup log file

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk180823 |
| Date Created | 2023-04-04 |
| Last Modified | 2023-05-02 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Spark Firewall (Locally Managed) |
| Versions | R81.10.X |
| Platform | 1500, 1600, 1800 |

## Symptoms

- The encryption password for the Gaia Embedded OS backup file appears in cleartext in the backup log file.

## Solution

Upgrade the firmware on your Quantum Spark Appliance to the latest available release:

|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Version Family | Required Version                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Related Solution Article                                                                                              |
| R81.10.x       | R81.10.05 Build B99600**1254**, or higher                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | [sk179615 - Quantum Spark Appliances R81.10.X Releases](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179615)           |
| R80.20.x       | Available options: * Recommended - Install R81.10.05 Build B99600**1254**, or higher * [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get R80.20.60 Build B99200**2886**, or higher.                                  | [sk165734 - Quantum Spark Appliances R81.20.X Releases](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk165734)           |
| R77.20.x       | Available options: * Recommended - Install R81.10.05 Build B99600**1254**, or higher * [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get the Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R77.20.87 Build B99017**3142**, or higher. | [sk97766 - Small and Medium Business Appliances - Releases R77.20](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk97766) |

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