$TXT Created by H. at KRNDEV.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 06/25/26 at 07:55 ============================================================================= Run Date: AUG 11, 2026 Designation: XT*7.3*162 Package : XT - TOOLKIT Priority: Mandatory Version : 7.3 SEQ #126 Status: Released Compliance Date: SEP 11, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)XT*7.3*123 <<= must be installed BEFORE `XT*7.3*162' (v)XU*8*566 <<= must be installed BEFORE `XT*7.3*162' Subject: UPDATE KERNEL GETURL API Category: - Routine Description: ============ The official Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) client is Health WebServices Client (HWSC) used in VistA. The HWSC client already supports the latest version of HTTP and can secure connections using Transport Layer Security (TLS) through its Secure Socket Layer (SSL) TLS configuration settings. This patch upgrades the Kernel Toolkit HTTP Client GETURL^XTHC10 Application Programmer Interface (API) to include the following improvements: - Upgrades the client from HTTP/1.0 to HTTP/1.1, which provides a more modern and efficient implementation of the protocol. The API supports the GET request types. - Adds support for secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) connections using the "encrypt_only_tls12" SSL configuration. EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ================ Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name Type New/Modified/Deleted --------- ---- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedure Calls Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ---------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): ---------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): ----------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: ------------------------------------------- SCTASK17229431 Function does not support HTTPS - only HTTP Problem: ------- Function $$GETURL^XTHC10 does not support HTTPS - only HTTP. Resolution: ---------- Replaced the legacy HTTP/1.0 code with calls to the InterSystems Cache %Net.HttpRequest class, which provides full support for HTTP/1.1 and HTTPS. Test Sites: Change Order #: --------------------------------------- Fort Harrison VAMC CHG0753895 Northport VAMC CHG0755187 Dublin VAMC CHG0755006 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- There are no Pre/Post installation routine processes. Pre-Installation Instructions: ----------------------------- This patch may be installed with users on the system although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. There are no options to disable. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch or build name. XT*7.3*162 NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build XT*7.3*162 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ a. Use MailMan [XMUSER] menu to locate the PackMan message containing the backup build. The subject of the PackMan message begins with "Backup of XT*7.3*162". Use the PackMan message action XTRACT KIDS. b. Use the PackMan INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE option to load the backup KIDS distribution. c. Use KIDS [XPD MAIN] menu to install the backup KIDS distribution using the Install Package(s) [XPD INSTALL BUILD] option. d. After back-out, sites should use CHECK1^XTSUMBLD to verify routine checksums. For further rollback/backout assistance, please log a SNOW ticket with Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;7.3;TOOLKIT;**[Patch List]**;Apr 25, 1995;Build 4 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: XTHC Before: B3844 After: B3957 **123,162** Routine Name: XTHC10 Before: B19933013 After: B51289143 **123,566,162** Routine Name: XTHCDEM Before: B2836502 After: B4732954 **123,162** Routine Name: XTHCURL Before: B3579375 After: B4402590 **123,162** Routine Name: XTHCUTL Before: B3432229 After: B3751239 **123,162** Routine list of preceding patches: 566 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 30, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: AUG 10, 2026 Released By : Date Released : AUG 11, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT