Bug ID 1251161: Authentication fails via the webUI when “:” is at the end or beginning of the password

Last Modified: Oct 21, 2024

Affected Product(s):
F5OS Velos(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.3.1, F5OS-A 1.3.2, F5OS-A 1.5.2

Fixed In:
F5OS-A 1.8.0

Opened: Feb 23, 2023

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

After modifying the user's password to include ":" either at the beginning or the end of the password, the user is not able to log in via the webUI. The user is able to log in via the CLI (SSH).

Impact

User not able to log in via the webUI.

Conditions

The password includes ":" at the beginning or end of the password string.

Workaround

Do not use ":" at the beginning or end of the password string. Since it is possible to log in via the CLI, modify the password accordingly.

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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