Bug ID 1137601: Convey warning to user when user tries to change root user password with appliance mode enabled

Last Modified: May 29, 2024

Affected Product(s):
F5OS None(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.0.0, F5OS-A 1.0.1, F5OS-A 1.1.0, F5OS-A 1.1.1, F5OS-C 1.3.0, F5OS-C 1.3.1, F5OS-C 1.3.2

Fixed In:
F5OS-C 1.6.0, F5OS-A 1.4.0

Opened: Aug 18, 2022

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

There are no issues in functionality. This is to show extra information whenever the user tries to change the root user password on Users screen on the webUI, and the appliance mode is enabled. The CLI shows a message, and webUI will also show the same message in the form of popup.

Impact

This does not impact the functionality.

Conditions

Whenever the user tries to change the root user password on the Users screen on the webUI while appliance mode is enabled, a warning popup shows up with the same information.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

Enable appliance mode and change the root user password on the Users screen, a popup shows up with the information "The password has changed but appliance mode is enabled that blocks root login."

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips