Fixes are available
8.5.5.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 4
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Request's parameters can be modified by the application.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM WebSphere Application Server Full * * Profile versions 8.5.5 and Liberty * * Profile version 8.5.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The * * javax.servlet.ServletRequest.getParamet * * erValues() method could return wrong * * values * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The javax.servlet.ServletRequest.getParameterValues() method returns an array of String of the request parameter values. If this array of String is modified directly, it can alter the original request parameter values. Any subsequent call to javax.servlet.ServletRequest.getParameterValues() method returns the modified values.
Problem conclusion
The WebContainer code was modified to correct the problem. A new WebContainer customer property needs to be set to enable the behavior provided by this APAR: com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.preserveRequestParameterValues = true (default is false) Please refer to the following technote for instructions on enabling WebContainer custom properties: Full Profile: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rss=180&uid=swg21284395 Liberty Core: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21597753 The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fixpack 8.5.5.4. Please refer to the recommended updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI20210
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-06-17
Closed date
2014-09-05
Last modified date
2014-09-05
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
WEBSPHERE APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022