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API v2 - Code 2000 Bad User/Password

Question asked by aweddell on Aug 1, 2012
Latest reply on Dec 14, 2018 by david.sutherin

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Hi All,

I'm trying to get some report data out of VM, I've followed the API references, but everytime I try to access the API cURL returns

<!DOCTYPE SIMPLE_RETURN SYSTEM "https://qualysapi.qualys.com/api/2.0/simple_return.dtd">

<SIMPLE_RETURN>

<TEXT>Bad Login/Password</TEXT>

</RESPONSE>

</SIMPLE_RETURN>

I'm using the following statement to try to retrieve a list of reports - curl -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" -b "QualysSession=<<TRUNCATED>>; path=/api; secure" "https://qualysapi.qualys.com/api/2.0/fo/report/?action=list"

I've also tried to add -u user:pass to the above, and --anyauth, but they still return the same result.

I've enabled access through both the gui and API for the user, and the user does not have two-factor auth or client certs enabled.

Any ideas on what I'm missing?

Cheers

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Robert Dell'Immagine

Aug 8, 2012 11:24 AM

Moved to developer area. I'll have someone take a look. Regards, Robert

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Eric Perraudeau Aug 9, 2012 8:34 AM

Hi there,

Your request seems to be valid. You are trying to use a session cookie so you need to make sure that the <TRUNCATED> section is correct.

But you should try the basic authentication like in the following example:

curl -u "LOGIN:PASSWORD" -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" "https://qualysapi.qualys.com/api/2.0/fo/report/?action=list"

If it still doesn't work, try this:

curl -u "LOGIN:PASSWORD" -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" "https://qualysapi.qualys.com/msp/about.php"

It this one works, then your qualys subscription probably need to be upgraded wth the "report share" option so you can manage your reports via the UI and API.

I hope it helps,

Eric

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david.sutherin @ Eric Perraudeau on Dec 12, 2018 1:57 PM

I'm having the same issue when trying the basic HTTP authentication: curl -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" -u "USER:PASS" "https://qualysapi.qg2.apps.qualys.com/api/2.0/fo/report/?action=list"

I checked to make sure I'm polling the correct platform (US 2) and I'm certain my login info is correct, but I keep getting an Error 2000: Bad Login/Password.

I also tried the second option given by eperraudeau: curl -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" -u "USER:PASS" "https://qualysapi.qg2.apps.qualys.com/msp/about.php" but just received the message "ACCESS DENIED"

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Robert Dell'Immagine

@ david.sutherin on Dec 13, 2018 11:55 AM

Someone is following up with you directly to resolve this. The issue is your account is not provisioned for API access. Once that is done, it should work.

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david.sutherin @ Robert Dell'Immagine on Dec 14, 2018 8:41 AM

I suppose that would do it. Thank you!

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Neeraj Joshi Jul 13, 2017 3:29 PM

Hello,

I'm having the same issue. Any resolutions to this or do I need to create a support ticket for the same?

Appreciate your help

Thank you,

Neeraj Joshi

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Robert Dell'Immagine Aug 8, 2012 11:24 AM
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Moved to developer area. I'll have someone take a look. Regards, Robert
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Eric Perraudeau Aug 9, 2012 8:34 AM
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Hi there,

Your request seems to be valid. You are trying to use a session cookie so you need to make sure that the <TRUNCATED> section is correct.
But you should try the basic authentication like in the following example:
curl -u "LOGIN:PASSWORD" -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" "https://qualysapi.qualys.com/api/2.0/fo/report/?action=list"

If it still doesn't work, try this:
curl -u "LOGIN:PASSWORD" -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" "https://qualysapi.qualys.com/msp/about.php"

It this one works, then your qualys subscription probably need to be upgraded wth the "report share" option so you can manage your reports via the UI and API.

I hope it helps,
Eric
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- david.sutherin @ Eric Perraudeau on Dec 12, 2018 1:57 PM
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  I'm having the same issue when trying the basic HTTP authentication: curl -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" -u "USER:PASS" "https://qualysapi.qg2.apps.qualys.com/api/2.0/fo/report/?action=list"
  
  I checked to make sure I'm polling the correct platform (US 2) and I'm certain my login info is correct, but I keep getting an Error 2000: Bad Login/Password.
  
  I also tried the second option given by eperraudeau: curl -H "X-Requested-With: Curl Sample" -u "USER:PASS" "https://qualysapi.qg2.apps.qualys.com/msp/about.php" but just received the message "ACCESS DENIED"
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  - Robert Dell'Immagine @ david.sutherin on Dec 13, 2018 11:55 AM
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    Someone is following up with you directly to resolve this. The issue is your account is not provisioned for API access. Once that is done, it should work.
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    - david.sutherin @ Robert Dell'Immagine on Dec 14, 2018 8:41 AM
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      I suppose that would do it. Thank you!
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Neeraj Joshi Jul 13, 2017 3:29 PM
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Hello,
I'm having the same issue. Any resolutions to this or do I need to create a support ticket for the same?

Appreciate your help

Thank you,
Neeraj Joshi
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