Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
CVEID: CVE-2016-5901 IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. CVSS Base Score: 5.4 CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115511 for the current score. CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)
Local fix
Problem summary
Panels in the Process Admin Console are not protected from cross-site scripting attacks.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available for installation on top of IBM BPM V8.5.6 cumulative fix 2 (http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041303) that secures the Process Admin Console against cross-site scripting attacks. Ensure you have IBM BPM V8.5.6 cumulative fix 2 installed. Then, search for JR56391 on Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral): 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 JR56391, 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
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR56391
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
856
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-07-27
Closed date
2016-09-30
Last modified date
2016-09-30
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Fix information
Fixed component name
BPM STANDARD
Fixed component ID
5725C9500
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
04 September 2023