Login user with database credential : seen as APEX_PUBLIC_USER

Christophe Mar 29, 2013 3:38 AM

Currently Being Moderated

Hello,

I'm using Application Express 4.2.1.00.08

In the application, the authentication method used is the DB one, so the user (schema) must exist on the DB. This works fine.

For instance, I'm login as SCOTT

Creating the following query

select upper(user) from dual

shows that the real logged user is APEX_PUBLIC_USER and npot SCOTT.

How to create a connection with another "real" username ?

1. Re: Login user with database credential : seen as APEX_PUBLIC_USER

706722 Apr 2, 2013 5:21 AM (in response to Christophe)

Currently Being Moderated

I'm not sure if this is possible (to have on user SCOTT than APEX_PUBLIC_USER -> this is always APEX LISTENER user seen in database and as I thin this is always APEX_PUBLIC_USER)

But U can do workaround -> if U can connect to application via DB credentials use v('APP_USER') and U get what U want (it works in database too, not only in APEX so maybe function getCurrentUser ->

there check if user is APEX_PUBLIC_USER then return v('APP_USER') and if it's not then return user)

Maybe APEX just use a connection to authenticate but for the database application and U are always a APEX_PUBLIC_USER. I have never used DB authentication

Edited by: nirud on 2013-03-29 04:45
Report Abuse

Like (0)

Actions

Legend

Correct Answers - 10 points
Helpful Answers - 5 points