APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
If a request URI contains encoded characters (e.g. /snoop%2Fencoded%2Fslash) the On Demand Router (ODR) will return a 404 rather than appropriately proxying the request.
Local fix
don't use encoded slashes in the URL
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server WAS ND edition leveraging On Demand * * Routers * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: On Demand Router (ODR) returns 404 * * error if the request URI contains * * encoded characters. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** If a request URI contains encoded characters (e.g. /snoop%2Fencoded%2Fslash) the On Demand Router (ODR) will return a 404 rather than appropriately proxying the request.
Problem conclusion
The On Demand Router (ODR) code has been updated to properly handle URI patterns that contain encoded characters. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.5.5.18 and 9.0.5.5. 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
PH25657
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2020-05-21
Closed date
2020-08-04
Last modified date
2020-08-04
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
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2021