Bug ID 1135073: IPS signature update webUI warning message "An active subscription is required to access certain inspections" is always enabled

Last Modified: May 29, 2024

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP AFM(all modules)

Fixed In:
17.1.0, 16.1.4, 15.1.9

Opened: Aug 09, 2022

Severity: 5-Cosmetic

Symptoms

Following warning message is displayed on BIG-IP webUI in Security ›› Protocol Security: Inspection Updates: "An active subscription is required to access certain inspections"

Impact

There is no impact if AFM and IPS subscription license are installed on BIG-IP. All the IPS signatures and compliances will work as usual.

Conditions

If the BIG-IP has AFM and IPS subscription license, then this warning message on webUI should not be displayed.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

Based on the IPS full subscription flag in the license the warning message is displayed. Earlier, it was verified on the wrong feature flag.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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