Re-authenticate for Auto-Connect requires password twice for CA PAM 3.x

Products

• CA Privileged Access Manager (PAM)

Issue/Introduction

[Reproduction step]
1.    Create a Password View Policy with "Re-authenticate for Auto-Connect" enabled.
Credentials -> Workflow -> Password View Policies

2.    Login to the PAM UI and go to Access section.

3.    Select the service associated with the created policy.
4.    Enter a password to the prompted "Auto Connect" dialog.


As a result, "Auto Connect" dialog is prompted again and the user is allowed to login after entering the password one more time.

Environment

CA Privileged Access Manager 3.x

Cause

This is a known issue and the hot fix is available.

 

Resolution

Please apply the hot fix or the latest version.
https://docops.ca.com/ca-privileged-access-manager-hotfixes/EN/3-1-1-hotfixes/3-1-1-19-hotfix