> Source: [sk182339](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182339)

# sk182339 - Gaia gClish saves the Expert mode password hash as MD5 although SHA method was configured on a Security Group

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk182339 |
| Date Created | 2024-06-17 |
| Last Modified | 2026-05-26 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Scalable Platforms |
| Versions | R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * Although an SHA hash type was configured for Gaia OS passwords with the Gaia Global Clish command "`set password-controls password-hash-type`", the Gaia Global Clish command "`set expert-password`" saves the password as an MD5 hash in the Gaia OS database.

* On each Security Group Member, the Gaia Clish command "`set expert-password`" saves the password as an expected SHA hash.

## Cause

Due to the current design, the Gaia Global Clish always saves the password as an MD5 hash in the Gaia OS database.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included starting from:

* [Check Point Quantum R82.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183506)
* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R82](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/Default.htm) starting from Take 103
* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) starting from Take 126

If you choose not to upgrade, Check Point can supply a **Hotfix** . [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/.contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.  
A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.  
For faster resolution and verification, please collect [CPinfo files](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk92739) from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**   
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

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