UAC Utility: GnuPG

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Version Information

Template Name

Extension Name

Version

GnuPG

ue-gnupg

1.1.0

Refer to Changelog for version history information.

Overview

GnuPG (GPG) is a command line tool implementing the OpenPGP standard. GPG allows for encryption , decryption and signing of data and communications. This integration provides the capability to perform file encryption and decryption, based on GnuPG.

Key Features

Feature

Description

Encrypt

Encrypt files based on file patterns, and optionally sign the encrypted file.

Decrypt

Decrypt files based on file patterns, and optionally verify signature.

Keystore Options

PGP keys can be retrieved from either a local keystore stored on the Universal Agent environment, or from a UDMG based keystore.

Software Requirements

This integration requires a Universal Agent and a Python runtime to execute the Universal Task.

Area

Details

Python Version

Requires Python 3.7, tested with Python 3.7.16. and Python 3.11.6.

Universal Agent

  • Compatible with Universal Agent for Windows x64 and version >= 7.3.0.0.

  • Compatible with Universal Agent for Linux and version >= 7.3.0.0.

Only Agents that are Under Support are supported.

Universal Controller

Universal Controller Version >= 7.3.0.0.

GnuPG

This integration requires GnuPG command line tool to be installed manually on the Universal Agent environment. Tested against GnuPG 2.2.19 and 2.4.4.


Supported Actions

Action: Encrypt With Local Keystore

Encrypt a single file or multiple files given a file pattern. Optionally sign the encrypted file(s). The Public key for encryption and Private Key for signing are retrieved from the local GnuPG keystore, through the ‘Local Key' and 'Private Key For Signing' fields, respectively.

Configuration examples

Encrypt and sign a single file, using keys stored in a keyring file on the local GPG.


User Scenario: Retrieve the single file "finance_report.csv" and encrypt it in ASCII format, using a PGP key stored in a local GPG keyring file in the /home/.gnupg directory. After encryption is completed, sign the encrypted file. Allow the integration to overwrite any existing encrypted file with the same name.

Encrypt and sign multiple files matching a pattern, using keys stored in the default keyring of the local GPG.


User Scenario: Retrieve all matching files based on the filename pattern "finance_2*.csv" and encrypt them in ASCII format, using a PGP key stored in the default keyring of the local GPG. After encryption is completed, sign the encrypted files. The task instance will fail on the first encryption error or if no matching files are found.



Action Output

Output Type

Description

Example

EXTENSION

The extension output provides the following information:

  • exit_code, status_description: General info regarding the task execution.

  • result.metadata.count: Number of files that have been encrypted. Skipped files are not counted here.
  • result.metadata.input_file_count: Number of files that matched the Input Path or Pattern field.
  • result.metadata.success_count: Number of files successfully encrypted.
  • result.metadata.failure_count: Number of files failed to be encrypted.
  • result.metadata.skip_count: Number of files skipped during processing due to previous error or overwrite flag.
  • result.files.source_file: The source file path.
  • result.files.target_file: The target file path.
  • result.files.status: The status of the operation on the specific file. Possible values (Encrypted | Not encrypted).
  • result.files.message: The error message.
  • result.errors: List of generic or unexpected errors. 
Successful Encryption Example
{
  "exit_code": 0,
  "status_description": "Task executed successfully",
  "invocation": {
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "extension": "ue-gnupg",
    "fields": {
          ...
    }
  },
  "result": {
    "errors": [],
    "metadata": {
      "metadata": {
        "count": 2,
        "input_file_count": 3,
        "success_count": 1,
        "failure_count": 1,
        "skip_count": 1
      },
      "files": [
        {
          "source_file": "/source_directory/gpg_test1.txt",
          "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test1.txt.asc",
          "status": "Encrypted",
          "message": null
        },
        {
          "source_file": "/source_directory/gpg_test2.txt",
          "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test2.txt.asc",
          "status": "Encrypted",
          "message": null
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
Failed Execution
{
  "exit_code": 100,
  "status_description": "Execution failed: At least one file processing failed.",
  "invocation": {
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "extension": "ue-gnupg",
    "fields": {
          ...
    }
  },
  "result": {
    "metadata": {
        "count": 3,
        "input_file_count": 4
        "success_count": 1,
        "failure_count": 2,
        "skip_count": 1
    },
    "files": [
        {
            "source_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test1.txt",
            "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test1.txt.pgp",
            "status": "Encrypted",
            "message": null
        },
        {
            "source_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test2.txt",
            "target_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test2.txt.pgp",
            "status": "Not encrypted",
            "message": "invalid recipient, not found:dummy.pub"
        },
        {
            "source_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test3.txt",
            "target_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test3.txt.pgp",
            "status": "Not encrypted",
            "message": "invalid recipient, not found:dummy.pub"
        }
    ]
  }
Generic Failed Execution
{
  "exit_code": 1,
  "status_description": "Execution Failed: ...",
  "invocation": {
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "extension": "ue-gnupg",
    "fields": {
          ...
    }
  }
  "result": {
    "errors": [
      "Execution Failed: ..."
    ]
  }
}


Action: Encrypt With UDMG Keystore

Encrypt a single file or multiple files given a file pattern. Optionally sign the encrypted file(s). The Public key for encryption and Private key for signing are retrieved from a UDMG server, through the ‘UDMG Key Name' and 'UDMG Private Key For Signing' fields, respectively.

Configuration examples

Encrypt and sign a single file, using keys stored on a UDMG server.


User Scenario: Retrieve the single file "finance_report.csv" and encrypt it, using a PGP key stored on a UDMG server. After encryption is completed, sign the encrypted file. PGP keys will be temporarily stored on the local GPG, then removed as soon the task instance completes. Allow the integration to overwrite any existing encrypted file with the same name.

Encrypt multiple files, using keys stored on a UDMG server.


User Scenario: Retrieve all matching files based on filename pattern "finance_2*.csv" and encrypt them, using a PGP key that exists on the default keyring of the local GPG. The integration will skip encryption of any existing encrypted file with the same name. The task instance will fail on the first encryption error or if no matching files are found.


Action Output

Action Output is the same as described in Action Encrypt With Local Keystore.


Action: Decrypt With Local Keystore

Decrypt a single file or multiple files given a file pattern. Optionally verify the signature of a signed and encrypted file. Private key for decryption is retrieved from the local GPG keystore, through the 'Local Key' field.

Configuration examples

Decrypt a single file using a Private Key stored in the local GPG keystore and verify the signature.


User Scenario: Retrieve a single file and decrypt it, using a PGP key stored in the local GPG keystore. After decryption is completed, verify that the file has been signed by ‘admin.finance@example.com'. Allow the integration to overwrite any existing decrypted file with the same name. The task instance will delete the original decrypted file 'finance_report.gpg’. 

Decrypt multiple files using a Private Key stored in the local GPG keystore and verify the signature.


User Scenario: Retrieve all matching files based on filename pattern "finance_2*.gpg" and decrypt them, using a PGP key stored in the local GPG keystore. After decryption is completed, verify that each file has been signed by 'admin.finance@example.com'. Using a GPG option, ignore any MDC error produced during decryption. The task instance will fail on the first decryption or verification error, or if no matching files are found.


Action Output

Output Type

Description

Example

EXTENSION

The extension output provides the following information:

  • exit_code, status_description: General info regarding the task execution.
  • result.metadata.count: Number of files that have been decrypted. Skipped files are not counted here.
  • result.metadata.input_file_count: Number of files matched the Input Path or Pattern field.
  • result.metadata.success_count: Number of files successfully decrypted.
  • result.metadata.failure_count: Number of files failed to be decrypted.
  • result.metadata.skip_count: Number of files skipped during processing due to previous error or overwrite flag.
  • result.files.source_file: The source file path.
  • result.files.target_file: The target file path.
  • result.files.status: The status of the operation on the specific file. Possible values (Decrypted | Not decrypted).
  • result.files.message: The error message.
  • result.errors: List of generic or unexpected errors. 



Successful Execution
{
  "exit_code": 0,
  "status_description": "Task executed successfully",
  "invocation": {
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "extension": "ue-gnupg",
    "fields": {
          ...
    }
  },
  "result": {
    "errors": [],
    "metadata": {
      "metadata": {
        "count": 2,
        "input_file_count": 3,
        "success_count": 1,
        "failure_count": 1,
        "skip_count": 1
      },
      "files": [
        {
          "source_file": "/source_directory/gpg_test1.txt.gpg",
          "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test1.txt",
          "status": "Decrypted",
          "message": " decryption ok"
        },
        {
          "source_file": "/source_directory/gpg_test2.txt.gpg",
          "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test2.txt",
          "status": "Not decrypted",
          "message": "not found:my_key private key"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
Failed Execution
{
  "exit_code": 100,
  "status_description": "Execution failed: At least one file processing failed.",
  "invocation": {
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "extension": "ue-gnupg",
    "fields": {
            ...
    }
  },
  "result": {
    "metadata": {
        "count": 3,
        "input_file_count": 4,
        "success_count": 1,
        "failure_count": 2,
        "skip_count": 1
    },
    "files": [
        {
            "source_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test1.txt.pgp",
            "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test1.txt",
            "status": "Decrypted",
            "message": null
        },
        {
            "source_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test2.txt.pgp",
            "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test2.txt",
            "status": "Not decrypted",
            "message": " not valid data"
        },
        {
            "source_file": "/source_directory/pgp_test3.txt.pgp",
            "target_file": null,
            "target_file": "/target_directory/pgp_test3.txt",
            "status": "Not decrypted",
            "message": " not valid data"
        },
    ]
  }
}


Generic Failed Execution
{
  "exit_code": 1,
  "status_description": "Execution Failed: ...",
  "invocation": {
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "extension": "ue-gnupg",
    "fields": {
          ...
    }
  }
  "result": {
    "errors": [
      "Execution Failed: ..."
    ]
  }
}


Action: Decrypt With UDMG Keystore

Decrypt a single file or multiple files given a file pattern. Optionally verify the signature of a signed and encrypted file. Private key for decryption is retrieved from a UDMG server, through the 'UDMG Key Name' field.

Configuration examples

Decrypt a single file using a private key stored on a UDMG server.


User Scenario: Retrieve a single file 'finance_report.gpg' and decrypt it, using a PGP key stored on a UDMG server. Allow the integration to overwrite any existing decrypted file with the same name. The task instance will fail on the first decryption or verification error. 

Decrypt multiple files with private key stored on UDMG server and verify their signature.


User Scenario: Retrieve all matching files based on filename pattern "finance_2*.csv", and decrypt them, using a PGP key that exists on a UDMG server. After the decryption is completed, verify that each file has been signed by 'admin.finance@example.com'. Using a GPG option, ignore any MDC error produced during decryption. The task instance will fail on the first decryption or verification error.


Action Output

Action Output is the same as described in Action Decrypt With Local Keystore.


Input Fields

Name

Type

Description

Version Information

Action

Choice

The action performed upon the task execution.

  • Encrypt With Local Keystore

  • Encrypt With UDMG Keystore

  • Decrypt With Local Keystore

  • Decrypt With UDMG Keystore

Introduced in 1.0.0

Input Path or Pattern

Text

Source directory containing the file(s) to encrypt/decrypt. When file path pattern is provided, all matched files will be used.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Output Path

Text

Directory to store the encrypted/decrypted files.


Introduced in 1.0.0

File Extension

Choice

The file extension that will be appended in the encrypted files. Choose the extension that will be used for the encrypted files. Available options:

  • .gpg (GNUPG)

  • .pgp (PGP)

  • .asc (ASCII armored)


Visible when Action = [ Encrypt With Local Keystore | Encrypt With UDMG Keystore]

Introduced in 1.0.0

Local Key

Credentials

The UID or Email that will be used for the selected action. Should reflect to an existing GPG key in the local GPG keystore or the keyring that is specified in the Keyring field.

The Credentials should be populated as follows:

  • The UID or Email of the local key as Runtime User”.

  • Private key’s passphrase (only when Action = Decrypt With Local Keystore) as "Passphrase".


Visible and required when Action = [ Encrypt With Local Keystore | Decrypt With Local Keystore]).

Introduced in 1.0.0

UDMG Server

Text

UDMG Server API endpoint.

Example: http://<udmg_url>:<port>/api


Visible and required when Action = [ Encrypt With UDMG Keystore | Decrypt With UDMG Keystore ].

Introduced in 1.0.0

UDMG Credentials

Credentials

Credentials for UDMG Server.

  • User as "Runtime User".

  • User Password as "Runtime Password".


Visible and required when Action = [ Encrypt With UDMG Keystore | Decrypt With UDMG Keystore].

Introduced in 1.0.0

UDMG Key Name

Dynamic Choice

A list of all the available PGP keys retrieved from the UDMG Server, one of which should be used for the selected action.

When Action = Encrypt With UDMG Keystore, the available Public Keys are listed. When Action = Decrypt With UDMG Keystore, the available Private Keys are listed.


Visible and required when Action = [ Encrypt With UDMG Keystore | Decrypt With UDMG Keystore ].

Introduced in 1.0.0

Sign

Checkbox

After encryption is completed, optionally sign the encrypted file with the sender’s private key. 

Default setting is unchecked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Private Key For Signing

Credentials

Credentials representing the Private key used to sign the encrypted file(s).

  • The UID or Email of the local key as Runtime User”.

  • Private key’s passphrase as "Passphrase".


Visible and required when Sign is checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Verify File Signed By

Text

The email of the person/key who has signed the file that was decrypted.

When a signed file is decrypted, an implicit signature verification is performed. Populating this field will force the task instance to perform an additional validation that the signature is from the expected person.


Decryption is irrelevant to the signature verification. This means that a file can be successfully decrypted, but the signature verification might fail. In this case, a corresponding message is present in the Extension Output result.file.message field for the specific file. 



Visible when Action=[Decrypt With Local Keystore | Decrypt With UDMG Keystore].

Introduced in 1.0.0

UDMG Private Key For Signing

Dynamic Choice

A list of all the available PGP Private keys retrieved from the UDMG Server, one of which should be used for signing the encrypted files.


Visible and required when Sign is checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Overwrite Output File

Checkbox

When checked, the output file(s) will overwrite the existing ones, if any.


Default setting is checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Delete After Encryption

Checkbox

When checked, delete the input file(s) after encryption.


Visible when Action=[Encrypt With Local Keystore | Encrypt With UDMG Keystore].

Default setting is not checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Delete After Decryption

Checkbox

When checked, delete the input file(s) after decryption.


Visible when Action= [Decrypt With Local Keystore | Decrypt With UDMG Keystore].

Default setting is not checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Fail On No Input Files

Checkbox

When selected, fails when no matching input files are found.


Default setting is not checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Fail On First Error

Checkbox

When checked, fails on the first error that might occur during encryption/decryption. Task instance fails with Exit Code 101.


Default setting is not checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Trust Keys

Checkbox

When checked, skip key validation and assume that used keys are always fully trusted. 

This option should be used with caution for imported keys.


Default setting is not checked.

Introduced in 1.0.0

GPG Home

Text

Home directory for the GnuGP tool. This is the location where default and/or custom keyrings can be stored.

Refer to the official GnuPG documentation for more details on the GnuPG Home Directory option.


Users are advised to use a custom GPG Home when Action = [Encrypt With UDMG Keystore | Decrypt With UDMG Keystore].

Introduced in 1.0.0

GPG Path

Text

The file path to the .gpg executable.

Should be populated when .gpg executable is not included in the PATH environment variable.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Keyring File

Text

Points to a keyring file. Use this field when a GPG Keyring other than the default stored under the GPG Home Directory is used. Populate the field according to the following cases:

  • When field is the absolute path to a keyring file is provided, it will be respected.
  • When field is the keyring filename, it will be expected to be found under the GPG Home.


Please refer to official documentation for more details on the keyring usage, depending on the Linux or Windows OS.


Visible when Action = [Encrypt With Local Keystore | Decrypt With Local Keystore].


Extra Arguments

Large Text

A space-separated list of extra arguments that can be provided to the GPG command line tool. 

A usage example can be found under Action 'Decrypt With Local Keystore'.

Some common scenarios for the Extra Arguments field are indicated in Extra Arguments for GnuPG.

Introduced in 1.0.0

Exit Codes

Text

Enter exit codes or ranges of exit codes and treat them as Success or Fail exit codes.

This is the default field in the main tab of each Universal Template. Refer to Integration Modifications.

Default value is: 0

Default Task Field

Extra Arguments for GnuPG

The task definition allows users to pass additional GnuPG command line arguments through the Extra Arguments field. See the following common scenarios.

Setting GnuPG debug level 

By default, when the task is run with Log Level DEBUG,  --debug-level 3 is used implicitly during GnuPG execution, which corresponds to the advanced GnuPG debug level. This level offers comprehensive in-depth debug information useful for troubleshooting purposes.

However, users have the flexibility to override this default setting. If a custom GnuPG debug level is specified using the --debug-level argument in the Extra Arguments field, it will take precedence over the default level 3. This allows users to adjust the verbosity of the debug output according to their specific needs. If using the --debug-level extra argument, debug information will appear on STDERR, even if the task log level is not set to DEBUG.

Using Keys generated by older GnuPG versions.

Older GPG versions, particularly those in the 1.x series of versions, are considered less secure for multiple reasons, such as using outdated encrypting algorithms and older key types. This may cause problems during execution with GnuPG version 2.x, such as failed decryption even though a correct private key is used. This case may occur if the key was encrypted with an outdated algorithm, or it did not have Modification Detection Code (MDC).

To avoid such errors, users can configure the Extra Arguments field accordingly, consulting the official GnuPG User Guide.

  • --ignore-mdc-error: Instructs GPG to ignore Modification Detection Code (MDC) errors. This is useful since older GPG versions do not use MDC for the keys, while newer GPG versions require MDC by default and refuse to decrypt messages without it. However, reduced protection against message tampering is a security risk that must be considered.

  • --trust-model always: Sets GPG's trust model to "always," bypassing key validation. Older GPG versions have simpler trust models, and this argument skips the stricter key validation processes required by newer GPG versions. This argument needs to be used with caution due to possible impersonation attacks.


Task Authors should always consult the GnuPG official User Guide to understand the nuances around GnuPG command line options


Exit Codes

Exit Code

Status

Status Description

 Meaning

0

Success

Task executed successfully.

Successful Execution

1

Failed

Execution Failed: <Error Description>.

Generic Error identifying a failed execution.

2

Failed

“Authentication Error: Account cannot be authenticated.“

UDMG: Bad credentials.

3

Failed

“Authorization Error: Account is not authorized to perform the requested action.“

UDMG: Insufficient permissions.

10

Failed

“Connection Error: <<Error Description>>“

UDMG: Bad connection data or connection timed out.

11

Failed

“Connection Error: 404 page not found.“

Invalid UDMG API endpoint.

20

Failed

“Data Validation Error: <<Error Description>>“

Input fields validation error.

100


Failed

Execution failed: At least one file processing failed.

At least one file has failed to be encrypted/decrypted, or signature has failed to be verified according to the given Email.

101

Failed

Execution failed: All file processing failed.


All files have failed to be encrypted/decrypted.



STDOUT and STDERR

STDOUT of this integration provides verbose logging of the executed GPG command line. STDERR provides additional information to the user, the detail of it is tuned by Log Level Task Definition field.

More information on the available levels can be found on the official GnuPG site.

Backward compatibility is not guaranteed for the content of STDOUT/STDERR and can be changed in future versions without notice

STDOUT and STDERR can include more debug information if field Extra Arguments is used (parameter --debug-level <level>).

More information on the available debug levels can be found in the official documentation.

GnuPG - How To

The following sections describe sample scenarios of managing GPG keys with GnuPG cli tool. 

ActionGPG CommandCommentsExample Output

Generate GPG Key Pair - default way (RSA Algorithm)

gpg --generate-key

At this step, you will be prompted to input a passphrase for the private key.

The public and private keys are generated and stored in binary format.

Generate Keys
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --generate-key
gpg (GnuPG) 2.2.4; Copyright (C) 2017 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software: you are free to change and redistribute it.
There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.

Note: Use "gpg --full-generate-key" for a full featured key generation dialog.

GnuPG needs to construct a user ID to identify your key.

Real name: ue_gpg
Email address: ue_gpg@example.com
You selected this USER-ID:
    "ue_gpg<ue_gpg@example.com>"

Change (N)ame, (E)mail, or (O)kay/(Q)uit? O
We need to generate a lot of random bytes. It is a good idea to perform
some other action (type on the keyboard, move the mouse, utilize the
disks) during the prime generation; this gives the random number
generator a better chance to gain enough entropy.
We need to generate a lot of random bytes. It is a good idea to perform
some other action (type on the keyboard, move the mouse, utilize the
disks) during the prime generation; this gives the random number
generator a better chance to gain enough entropy.
gpg: key 6108ADC464ED7963 marked as ultimately trusted
gpg: directory '/home/vagrant/.gnupg/openpgp-revocs.d' created
gpg: revocation certificate stored as '/home/vagrant/.gnupg/openpgp-revocs.d/CF610B70872C3981A7F890D06108ADC464ED7963.rev'
public and secret key created and signed.

pub   rsa3072 2024-02-06 [SC] [expires: 2026-02-05]
      CF610B70872C3981A7F890D06108ADC464ED7963
uid                      ue_gpg<ue_gpg@example.com>
sub   rsa3072 2024-02-06 [E] [expires: 2026-02-05]

Generate GPG keypair - choose encryption algorithm

gpg --full-generate-key

At this step, you will be prompted to input a passphrase for the private key.

Choose a different encryption algorithm, other than the default RSA. In this example, ‘ElGamal’ is chosen.

Generate Keys
venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --full-generate-key
gpg (GnuPG) 2.2.4; Copyright (C) 2017 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software: you are free to change and redistribute it.
There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.

Please select what kind of key you want:
   (1) RSA and RSA (default)
   (2) DSA and Elgamal
   (3) DSA (sign only)
   (4) RSA (sign only)
Your selection? 2
DSA keys may be between 1024 and 3072 bits long.
What keysize do you want? (2048) 1024
Requested keysize is 1024 bits
Please specify how long the key should be valid.
         0 = key does not expire
      <n>  = key expires in n days
      <n>w = key expires in n weeks
      <n>m = key expires in n months
      <n>y = key expires in n years
Key is valid for? (0) 0
Key does not expire at all
Is this correct? (y/N) y

GnuPG needs to construct a user ID to identify your key.

Real name: ue_gpg_elg
Email address: ue_gpg_elg@example.com
Comment: This key pair uses DSA and ElGamal Algorithm
You selected this USER-ID:
    "ue_gpg_elg(This key pair uses DSA and ElGamal Algorithm) <ue_gpg_elg@example.com>"

Change (N)ame, (C)omment, (E)mail or (O)kay/(Q)uit? o
We need to generate a lot of random bytes. It is a good idea to perform
some other action (type on the keyboard, move the mouse, utilize the
disks) during the prime generation; this gives the random number
generator a better chance to gain enough entropy.
We need to generate a lot of random bytes. It is a good idea to perform
some other action (type on the keyboard, move the mouse, utilize the
disks) during the prime generation; this gives the random number
generator a better chance to gain enough entropy.
gpg: key D4471D13493DA3C8 marked as ultimately trusted
gpg: revocation certificate stored as '/home/vagrant/.gnupg/openpgp-revocs.d/AFD9027733280F78ED5A74CAD4471D13493DA3C8.rev'
public and secret key created and signed.

pub   dsa1024 2024-02-06 [SC]
      AFD9027733280F78ED5A74CAD4471D13493DA3C8
uid                      ue_gpg_elg(This key pair uses DSA and ElGamal Algorithm) <ue_gpg_elg@example.com>
sub   elg1024 2024-02-06 [E]

Export GPG Public Key to file
gpg --export --armor <uid> > my_secret.pub

Export Public Key
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --export -a ue_gpg > ./ue_gpg_pub.asc
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ cat ./ue_gpg_pub.asc

Export GPG Private Key to file
gpg --export-secret-keys -a [uid] > my_secret.key
At this point you will be prompted to enter the passphrase you set in the key generation step.
Export Private Key
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --export-secret-keys -a ue_gpg> ./ue_gpg_pkey.asc
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ cat./ue_gpg_pkey.asc

List Keys

gpg --list-keys

The above command will prompt only the public keys. To get prompted with the private keys, execute the command:

gpg --list-secret-keys 


To list keys under a keystore stored on a different GPG home, than the default one: 

gpg --homedir <dir> --list-keys


To list keys stored on a custom keyring file:

gpg --keyring <absolute path to keyring file> --no-default-keyring --list-keys 

List Pubic Keys
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --list-keys
gpg: checking the trustdb
gpg: marginals needed: 3  completes needed: 1  trust model: pgp
gpg: depth: 0  valid:   2  signed:   0  trust: 0-, 0q, 0n, 0m, 0f, 2u
gpg: next trustdb check due at 2026-02-05
/home/vagrant/.gnupg/pubring.kbx
--------------------------------
pub   rsa3072 2024-02-06 [SC] [expires: 2026-02-05]
      CF610B70872C3981A7F890D06108ADC464ED7963
uid           [ultimate] ue_gpg<ue_gpg@example.com>
sub   rsa3072 2024-02-06 [E] [expires: 2026-02-05]

pub   dsa1024 2024-02-06 [SC]
      AFD9027733280F78ED5A74CAD4471D13493DA3C8
uid           [ultimate] ue_gpg_elg (This key pair uses DSA and ElGamal Algorithm) <ue_gpg_elg@example.com>
sub   elg1024 2024-02-06 [E]

Import GPG Public Keys

gpg --import <pub key file> [--homedir <>]

Import Public Key
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --import ue_gpg.pub
gpg: key FD9C1F2E818BD452: public key "ue_gpg<ue_gpg@example.com>" imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ 

Import GPG Private Keys

gpg --import <pkey file> [--homedir <>]

At this point you will be prompted to enter the key passphrase.

Private keys should be carefully imported into a system.  In order to use a private key properly, you might need to update its trust method. To do so, execute the interactive command:  gpg --trust  . Choose the appropriate options as per your needs, and then run gpg --save to save the changes.

Import Private Key
(venv) vagrant@ubuntu-bionic:~$ gpg --import ue_gpg.key
gpg: key FD9C1F2E818BD452: "ue_gpg<ue_gpg@example.com>" not changed
gpg: key FD9C1F2E818BD452: secret key imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:              unchanged: 1
gpg:       secret keys read: 1
gpg:   secret keys imported: 1

How To

Import Universal Template

To use the Universal Template, you first must perform the following steps.

  1. This Universal Task requires the Resolvable Credentials feature. Check that the Resolvable Credentials Permitted system property has been set to true.

  2. To import the Universal Template into your Controller, follow these instructions.

  3. When the files have been imported successfully, refresh the Universal Templates list; the Universal Template will appear on the list.

Modifications of this integration, applied by users or customers, before or after import, might affect the supportability of this integration. For more information refer to Integration Modifications.

Configure Universal Task

For a new Universal Task, create a new task, and enter the required input fields.


Integration Modifications

Modifications applied by users or customers, before or after import, might affect the supportability of this integration. The following modifications are discouraged to retain the support level as applied for this integration.

  • Python code modifications should not be done.

  • Template Modifications

    • General Section

      • "Name", "Extension", "Variable Prefix", and "Icon" should not be changed.

    • Universal Template Details Section

      • "Template Type", "Agent Type", "Send Extension Variables", and "Always Cancel on Force Finish" should not be changed.

    • Result Processing Defaults Section

      • Success and Failure Exit codes should not be changed.

      • Success and Failure Output processing should not be changed.

    • Fields Restriction Section
      The setup of the template does not impose any restrictions. However, concerning the "Exit Code Processing Fields" section.

      1. Success/Failure exit codes need to be respected.

      2. In principle, as STDERR and STDOUT outputs can change in follow-up releases of this integration, they should not be considered as a reliable source for determining the success or failure of a task.

Users and customers are encouraged to report defects, or feature requests at Stonebranch Support Desk.


Document References

This document references the following documents:

Document Link

Description

Universal Templates

User documentation for creating, working with and understanding Universal Templates and Integrations.

Universal Tasks

User documentation for creating Universal Tasks in the Universal Controller user interface.

GnuPG

User documentation of GnuPG command line tool.

Changelog

ue-gpg-1.1.0 (2024-11-07)

Enhancements

  • When the Task is configured to run in DEBUG mode, GnuPG is run in DEBUG mode as well to provide more information on STDERR (#41681)

  • Environment variable UE_GNUPG_VERBOSE_OUTPUT is dropped, and its functionality is embedded when the Task is run on DEBUG log level for better user experience.
  • Updated documentation to include guidance on handling older GPG keys. (#41682)

ue-gnupg-1.0.1 (2024-08-08)

Fixed

  • fix check that falsely detects that the target file exists (#41481)

ue-gnupg-1.0.0 (2024-06-06

Initial version