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Version 2.16.0 (May 2024)

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Version 2.16.0 (May 2024)

Welcome to the Zowe Version 2.16.0 release!

See New features and enhancements for a full list of changes to the functionality. See Bug fixes for a list of issues addressed in this release.

Download v2.16.0 build: Want to try new features as soon as possible? You can download the v2.16.0 build from Zowe.org.

New features and enhancements​

Zowe Version 2.16.0 contains the enhancements that are described in the following topics.

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To watch a demo of new enhancements and updated features included in a Zowe minor release, look for the release demo recording in the Zowe V2 System Demo playlist on YouTube.

System demos are typically held the week after a minor release becomes available. Check the Open Mainframe Project Calendar for the latest schedule.

Zowe installation and packaging​

Zowe Application Framework​

Zowe API Mediation Layer​

  • The log message ZWEAM001I is now issued when API Mediation Layer starts. (#3523)
  • SSL is now disabled when profile attls is active to simplify AT-TLS configuration. (#3521)
  • Valid OIDC tokens are now forwarded to the downstream service when the distributed ID is not mapped. (#3497)
  • Included OIDC JWKSet in the gateway JWKs. JWKs retrieved from the Identity Provider allow clients and services to validate the OIDC access token locally. (#3499)
  • Moved OIDC access token from cookie to special header. If the user ID from the token cannot be mapped to a mainframe account, the access token is now sent via the request header OIDC-token. (#3513)

Zowe CLI​

Zowe CLI (Core)​

Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​

CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

Zowe Explorer​

Zowe Explorer (Core)​

  • See the Zowe Explorer changelog for updates included in this release.

Zowe Explorer API​

Zowe Explorer FTP Extension​

Zowe Explorer ESLint Plug-in​

Bug fixes​

Zowe Version 2.3.0 contains the bug fixes that are described in the following topics.

Zowe installation and packaging​

Zowe Application Framework​

Zowe API Mediation Layer​

  • Allow key exchange port configuration (#3453)
  • Changed the scheme of the service homepage when AT-TLS is enabled and fix a bug in the UI. (#3346)
  • Checked for NullPointerException when the JWK key cannot be retrieved. (#3503)
  • Fixed an issue when PAT passed as the authorization header with the auth scheme zoweJwt (#3505)
  • Fixed the header position in the API Catalog. (#3345)
  • Fixed the log message about unauthorized calls. (#3326)
  • Allow for more general exception handling to detect TCP Stack restart. (#3462)
  • Fixed configuration enabling JWT Token Refresh Functionality. (#3474)
  • Fixed the Zowe logo and trademark info in the API Catalog. (#3338)

Zowe CLI​

Zowe CLI (Core)​

Zowe CLI Imperative Framework​

CICS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

DB2 Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

MQ Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

IMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI​

Zowe Explorer​

Zowe Explorer (Core)​

  • See the Zowe Explorer changelog for updates included in this release.

Zowe Explorer API​

Zowe Explorer FTP Extension​

Zowe Explorer ESLint Plug-in​

Vulnerabilities fixed​

Zowe discloses fixed vulnerabilities in a timely manner giving you sufficient time to plan your upgrades. Zowe does not disclose the vulnerabilities fixed in the latest release as we respect the need for at least 45 days to decide when and how you upgrade Zowe. When a new release is published, Zowe publishes the vulnerabilities fixed in the previous release. For more information about the Zowe security policy, see the Security page on the Zowe website.

The following security issues were fixed by the Zowe security group in version 2.2.

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