APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When integrating Sterling Configurator and Visual Modeler with WebSphere Commece, the following error might be thrown when performing certain actions in Visual Modeler, such as previewing a model. The following error can be seen in the Sterling debs.log: 2013-06-27 16:31:25,389:WARN :WebContainer : 3: SECURITY-FAILURE - Input does not conform to pattern: context=Cookie value (Name:WC_PERSISTENT)... ... ... pattern=^[a-ZA-Z0-9.!\-\/+=_ :\^]*$, Input=... ... ... ValidationException @ com.sterlingcommerce.security.dv.SCValidationException.<init>(SC ValidationException.java:76) [WCIntegrationUser]: DataValidationLogger ...
Local fix
Bypass the request validation (not recommended). In the sic.war web.xml file, add the following context parameter (after the request.validation.bypass.uri.yfc.7 context parameter). <context-param> <param-name>request.validation.bypass.uri.sic.1</param-name> <param-value>/configurator/configure.action</param-value> </context-param>
Problem summary
USERS AFFECTED: WebSphere Commerce users on v7.0 who are integrating with Sterling Configurator and Visual Modeler PROBLEM ABSTRACT: Cookie validation fails when integrating Sterling Configurator with WebSphere Commerce BUSINESS IMPACT: Business users are unable to preview models RECOMMENDATION:
Problem conclusion
The following properties files are updated to allow the cookie validation checks to pass: SterlingCommerceConfigurator.jar/sic_InputType_ValidationRules_e xtn.properties SterlingCommerceConfigurator.jar/sic_ParamValue_ValidationRules extn.properties ------------------------------------------------------------- The latest available maintenance information can be obtained from the Recommended Fixes for WebSphere Commerce technote: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3046&uid=swg21261296
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR48124
Reported component name
WC BUS EDITION
Reported component ID
5724I3800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-10-21
Closed date
2013-11-28
Last modified date
2013-11-28
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
WC BUS EDITION
Fixed component ID
5724I3800
Applicable component levels
R700 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 November 2013