Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
REST API URLs like the following URL can be used to inject an unsecure JavaScript statement into REST URL parameter 3: https://localhost:9443/rest/wesb/v1/[REST URL parameter 3] The input that is included in the request is echoed in the application's response and this input can be used to inject JavaScript into a URL, such as the following URL: http://localhost:9080/rest/wesb/v1/<script>alert(1)</script> As a result, alert(1) runs.
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) * * Advanced * * IBM BPM Standard * * IBM BPM Express * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: REST API URLs like the following URL * * can be used to inject an unsecure * * JavaScript statement into REST URL * * parameter 3: * * https://localhost:9443/rest/wesb/v1/[R * * EST URL parameter 3] * * The input that is included in the * * request is echoed in the * * application's response and this input * * can be used to inject JavaScript into * * a URL, such as the following URL: * * http://localhost:9080/rest/wesb/v1/<sc * * ript>alert(1)</script> * * As a result, alert(1) runs. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Some REST API URLs are insecure and can be used to inject JavaScript.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available for IBM BPM V8.5.0.1 that corrects how potentially insecure REST API URLs are handled. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR50358: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager and then Advanced 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 JR50358, 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
JR50358
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-05-28
Closed date
2014-07-29
Last modified date
2014-07-29
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
R800 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 October 2021