PI99361: UPON DEPLOYMENT, THE <CONTEXT-ROOT URI..> ENTRY IN THE IBM-WEB-EXT.XML IS CHANGING POSITION WITHIN THE FILE.

9.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 9
9.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
9.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 11
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• An application upon deployment is altering an xml file. In the
  ibm-web-ext.xml file, the <context-root uri="/uccxml"/> line is
  changing position within the file.
  

Local fix

• manual editing of the xml file.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server with applications having a           *
  *                  context-root defined in ibm-web-ext.xml.    *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The ibm-web-ext.xml might be            *
  *                      rewritten during application            *
  *                      deployment with the context-root        *
  *                      moved to a new position.                *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The elements in ibm-web-ext.xml are defined as a sequence.
  Meaning the order matters.  However, the WebSphere
  Application Server code which writes the ibm-web-ext.xml file
  writes the context-root element in the wrong position.  This
  can cause the application to function improperly.  The
  application is only affected if it has a
  pre-existing context-root defined in the ibm-web-ext.xml file.
  The problem has existed in the WebSphere Application Server
  since 2008, and was not reported until 2018, which indicates
  that few applications are likely affected.
  

Problem conclusion

• The code has been updated to include the context-root element
  in the correct position.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.5.5.15 and 9.0.0.9.  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 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

• R900 PSY

     UP