Anonymous User Able to Access Users Profile Even When it is Restricted
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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.
*Except Fisheye and Crucible
Symptoms
Confluence configured to be available for anonymous, but it doesn't have "View User Profile" privilege in "Global Permission".
User profile page looks different than the default as describe here:
Default
Modified
Cause
Confluence system add-on named "Confluence Profile" is enabled by administrator. By default, this add-on is suppose to be disabled.
Resolution
Disabled the add-on as default. "Confluence Profile" add-on is an add-on that is still under the development and it is not suppose to be enabled.
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