Encrypted Password Not Decrypting

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Hi there,
In Katalon, I’m using an encrypted text for the password field under the project profile. It works fine when logging in through the web application’s main login page.

However, I have another login elsewhere in the application, and when I use the same encrypted password there, it doesn’t seem to decrypt correctly.

Could someone help me understand why this might be happening and how I can resolve it?

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The issue where an encrypted password works in one login flow but not another is typically due to encryption context mismatches or incorrect decryption handling. Here’s how to resolve it:

1. Verify Encryption Scope

Katalon’s encryption is project-specific. If you’re reusing the same encrypted password across different projects or environments:

  • Re-encrypt the password in the target environment using:

groovy

import com.kms.katalon.core.util.KeywordUtil

String encrypted = KeywordUtil.encrypt("your_password")
println encrypted // Use this in the problematic test case

2. Use Explicit Decryption

When the encrypted password isn’t auto-decrypted (e.g., in dynamic inputs):

groovy

import com.kms.katalon.core.util.KeywordUtil

String password = KeywordUtil.decrypt(GlobalVariable.encryptedPassword)
WebUI.setText(findTestObject('SecondLogin/PasswordField'), password)

3. Check Profile-Specific Encryption

If using execution profiles, ensure the encrypted password is stored in the correct profile:

  1. Go to Profiles > Your Profile.
  2. Confirm the password variable is encrypted under that profile.

4. Handle Dynamic XPath/Test Objects Properly

For dynamically located password fields, ensure the encryption isn’t broken by string interpolation:

groovy

// ❌ Wrong: Breaks encryption
String dynamicField = "input[@id='${passwordFieldId}']"
WebUI.setEncryptedText(dynamicField, GlobalVariable.encryptedPassword)

// ✅ Correct: Decrypt first
String password = KeywordUtil.decrypt(GlobalVariable.encryptedPassword)
WebUI.setText(findTestObject(dynamicField), password)

5. Debug Encryption Validity

Check if the encrypted value is corrupt:

groovy

try {
  String decrypted = KeywordUtil.decrypt(GlobalVariable.encryptedPassword)
  println "Decrypted: $decrypted" // Should match original password
} catch (Exception e) {
  println "Encryption invalid: ${e.getMessage()}"
}

6. Re-encrypt with Latest Key

Rotate encryption keys if the project was copied/migrated:

  1. Delete the old encrypted value.
  2. Re-encrypt via 右键点击变量 > Encrypt.

Common Fixes

Scenario Solution
Different Projects Re-encrypt in the target project.
Manual Input Use KeywordUtil.decrypt() explicitly.
Corrupted Encryption Re-encrypt and update all references.

Example Workflow for Second Login:

groovy

// Decrypt manually
String password = KeywordUtil.decrypt(GlobalVariable.encryptedPassword)

// Use decrypted password
WebUI.setText(findTestObject('SecondLogin/PasswordField'), password)