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PH09197: ANGULARJS LOCAL STORAGE VULNERABILITY TYPE IS INCORRECT

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Direct links to fixes

AppScanSource-Windows-9.0.3.12
AppScanSource-Linux-9.0.3.12

 

APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • AngularJS Local Storage vulnerability type is "Required", e.g.
when scanning statement
"return localStorage.getItem('x');"

Expected behavior:
AngularJS Local Storage vulnerability type should be "Cross Site
Scripting"

Local fix

  • Any workaround:
None

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
* Any user who try to generate a report off of their           *
* JavaScript scan results may notice this issue.               *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
* When a report generated off of results from an AngularJS     *
* code scan, the vulnerability type of a finding is            *
* incorrectly shown as  "Required" whereas it should have been *
* "Validation.Required"                                        *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
* Upgrade AppScan Source for Analysis to version 9.0.3.12 to   *
* get the fix for this reported issue.                         *
****************************************************************

Problem conclusion

  • Upgrade product to version 9.0.3.12

Temporary fix

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    PH09197
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  • Reported component name
    SEC APPSCAN SRC
    • 

  • Reported component ID
    5724Z3400
    • 

  • Reported release
    903
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
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  • PE
    NoPE
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  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
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  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
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  • Submitted date
    2019-02-28
    • 

  • Closed date
    2019-03-27
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2019-03-27
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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    SEC APPSCAN SRC
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5724Z3400
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            Modified date:
            

            27 March 2019
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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