Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The WAS HTTP Plugin does not create internal headers $WSRA $WSRH for requests. Confirmed via LogLevel="Trace" in plugin
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM WebSphere Application Server webserver * * plugin users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The $WSRA (websphere remote host) and * * $WSRH (websphere remote address) * * headers are not added by the http * * plugin component. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The $WSRA and $WSRH headers can be used at WebSphere to identify the true client when requests flow thru the http plugin. This issue only occurs with 9.0.5.1.
Problem conclusion
There was a check in the code to prevent the header from being added if these headers existing in the inbound request received from plugin. The check was in error and prevented the headers from being added. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.17 & 9.0.5.2. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH17449
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-09-26
Closed date
2019-10-22
Last modified date
2019-10-22
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R900 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2021