A login attempt to Satellite WebUI using shortname fails on "Can't verify CSRF token authenticity"

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • accessing Satellite6 WebUI using shortname of the Satellite server
  • providing proper (admin) credentials on the login page, but any attempt fails on Can't verify CSRF token authenticity error (per /var/log/foreman/production.log)

Environment

  • Red Hat Satellite 6
    • usually happening when accessing the WebUI via a load balancer

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