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"GSK_ERROR_BAD_CERT" error in IBM Web Server Plug-in V7.0 (and later)

Troubleshooting


Problem

The web server plug-in is unable to connect to the WebSphere Application Server (WAS) application server using SSL (HTTPS).

Symptom

The following error is logged in the plug-in log file:

Failed in r_gsk_secure_soc_init: GSK_ERROR_BAD_CERT(gsk rc = 414)

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 March 2025

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swg21433593