Zowe requires password when using SSH key for SSH command

[JirkaAichler]

I am asked for a password when calling the SSH command with an SSH key. Then it is possible to do the action with the incorrect password.

Base profile:

host:               sys1.com
port:               1443
rejectUnauthorized: true

SSH profile:

  name:     sys1 (default)
  contents:
    host:       sys1.com
    port:       22
    user:       user1
    privateKey: c:\Users\user1\.ssh\id_rsa

Command:

λ zowe zos-uss issue ssh "echo test"
Enter password : invalid_password

$ test

Version:

λ zowe --version
6.32.0

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[zFernand0]

If I remember correctly, we said that a possible temporary solution could be to document the unexpected behavior in a troubleshooting section on zowe/docs.
Long term, we wouldn't want to be asking for a password whenever there is an SSH key already in the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file

[JirkaAichler]

I would personally prefer the long-term solution. Do not ask for a password when privateKey parameter is specified. Is it that difficult to implement?

[gejohnston]

The CLI team is fully scheduled to meet objectives from previous commitments. If you feel that the business impact is significant enough to warrant a higher priority, your best course of action is to raise those business concerns with Zowe Product Management who can re-prioritize commitments.

[jace-roell]

Tested with v7.27.0 and vNext, issue has been resolved.