diff --git a/core/includes/bootstrap.inc b/core/includes/bootstrap.inc
index b871c04..c580cb4 100644
--- a/core/includes/bootstrap.inc
+++ b/core/includes/bootstrap.inc
@@ -1333,8 +1333,13 @@ function drupal_get_messages($type = NULL, $clear_queue = TRUE) {
  */
 function drupal_anonymous_user() {
   try {
-    $request = \Drupal::request();
-    $hostname = $request->getClientIP();
+    if (\Drupal::hasRequest()) {
+      $request = \Drupal::request();
+      $hostname = $request->getClientIP();
+    }
+    else {
+      $hostname = '';
+    }
   }
   catch (InvalidArgumentException $e) {
     // We are not in a request context.