def hidden_basic_auth(user="user", passwd="passwd"):
    """Prompts the user for authorization using HTTP Basic Auth.
    ---
    tags:
      - Auth
    parameters:
      - in: path
        name: user
        type: string
      - in: path
        name: passwd
        type: string
    produces:
      - application/json
    responses:
      200:
        description: Sucessful authentication.
      404:
        description: Unsuccessful authentication.
    """

    if not check_basic_auth(user, passwd):
        return status_code(404)
    return jsonify(authenticated=True, user=user)