Bug ID 2199553: Password policy apply-to-root false setting ignored during forced password changes

Last Modified: Jan 10, 2026

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

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-A 1.8.3

Opened: Jan 07, 2026

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

When apply-to-root false is configured, password policy enforcement is inconsistent. Weak passwords (e.g., "a") are accepted during normal password changes but rejected during forced password changes (last-change 0), despite configuration explicitly disabling policy enforcement for root user.

Impact

Inconsistent password policy enforcement for root user

Conditions

Configuration: system aaa password-policy config apply-to-root false Forced password change triggered via last-change 0

Workaround

Option 1: Set apply-to-root true for consistent password policy enforcement (requires strong passwords) Option 2: Set strong password during forced change, then change to weak password afterward using normal method

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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