A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
AppScan Enterprise 8.6.0.2 may report possible XSS potential vulnerabilities in the Scan Log but fail to report them the Report Pack Reports. This issue is a known False Positive; the Scan Log report of the Potential Vulnerability is incorrect. There is no workaround for this issue.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** There is a defect in the engine that causes False ScanLog entries. It happens when an XSS payload is reflected in a response, but it is not really vulnerable. Note that the problem is only in the scan log and not in the reports.
Problem conclusion
Fixed.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
PM81164
Reported component name
SEC APPSCAN ENT
Reported component ID
5724T5200
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-01-22
Closed date
2013-03-27
Last modified date
2013-03-27
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Fix information
Fixed component name
SEC APPSCAN ENT
Fixed component ID
5724T5200
Applicable component levels
R800 PSN
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