“passwd” file stores plain text passwords - how to protect it

[Channakeshavala, Sriharsha via users]

Hello,

Since the “passwd” file stores plain text passwords, it is vulnerable for the 
SVN users.
We have not compiled the subversion 1.14.2 with “cyrus SASL” library and hence 
cannot use SASL authentication mechanisms.
Could you please suggest any other alternative to secure the passwd file ?

Thanks & Regards,
Sriharsha