Exclude a custom field from search index

[Serhii Riabovil]

Hello,

is there any way to exclude a custom field from search index (to prohibit a search by this field)?

I'm evaluating a plugin that implements field security schemes and allows to flexibly restrict access to some fields. Value of a restricted field is correctly shown for users who has access to it (including issue navigator and email notifications) and is hidden from others. But when a users without access to a restricted field search by it with JQL (i.e. "Salary = 1000"), they can 'guess' the value.

Thank you,

Serhii

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Accepted solution]

You could remove the searcher from the field (go to custom fields, find your field and use "edit" - that allows the name and searcher to be changed)

This will completely remove it from search and sort, globally, not for some users.

If you're using the add-on I think you are, then yes, it's a known weakness that fields are still exposed to search, even if a user has zero access to the field.

[Serhii Riabovil]

Thank you Nic, that's exactly what I need