diff --git a/pandora_server/lib/PandoraFMS/Core.pm b/pandora_server/lib/PandoraFMS/Core.pm
index 7acb66ecd8..5c993d2bba 100644
--- a/pandora_server/lib/PandoraFMS/Core.pm
+++ b/pandora_server/lib/PandoraFMS/Core.pm
@@ -2759,7 +2759,7 @@ sub pandora_create_module_from_hash ($$$) {
 
 	# Encrypt SNMP v3 passwords.
 	if ($parameters->{'id_tipo_modulo'} >= 15 && $parameters->{'id_tipo_modulo'} <= 18 &&
-		$parameters->{'tcp_send'} == 3) {
+		$parameters->{'tcp_send'} eq '3') {
 		$parameters->{'custom_string_2'} = pandora_input_password($pa_config, $parameters->{'custom_string_2'});
 	}