Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) and IBM WebSphere Lombardi Edition use a redirect-login mechanism that allows a user to automatically (non-interactively) log in based on previously submitted credentials. You use this capability, for example, when you launch coaches from within Process Inspector. However, this redirect-login mechanism is vulnerable to cross-site-scripting attacks, potentially enabling attackers to run code in a user's browser.
Local fix
Problem summary
The redirect-login mechanism sends a login page to a user's browser. This page is then automatically submitted by the browser back to the server, without the user interacting with it. The vulnerability allows an attacker to construct a malicious URL that injects code into this login page and that code runs in the user's browser.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available for IBM BPM V7.5, V8.0, and earlier unsupported versions. This fix removes the vulnerability. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR51507: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the product selector, the installed version to the fix pack level, and your platform, and then click Continue. 2. Select APAR or SPR, enter JR51507, and click Continue. When you download fix packages, ensure that you also download the readme file for each fix. Review each readme file for additional installation instructions and information about the fix.
Temporary fix
Not applicable
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR51507
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
751
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-10-14
Closed date
2014-10-30
Last modified date
2014-10-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
BPM STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
R751 PSY
UP
R801 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021