Error: disallowed_useragent using Google Social Login

Products

• CA Rapid App Security
• CA API Gateway

Issue/Introduction

When using Google as a social login provider you may receive the below error:

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Cause

As of April 20, 2017 Google has started blocking OAuth requests using web-views on platforms where alternatives exist.

 

Environment

Release: L7SMG299000-2.3-Mobile API Gateway-HARDWARE APPLIANCE DUAL CPU
Component:

Resolution

Google no longer allows OAuth requests in embedded browsers known as “web-views” .You will need to launch the device browser for the request to succeed.