Direct links to fixes
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
An internal REST API that poses a security risk is available to end users.
Local fix
Problem summary
The API is used only for internal tests and should not be in IBM BPM.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available for IBM BPM V7.5.1.2, V8.0.1.3, V8.5.0.2, V8.5.5.0, and V8.5.6.0 CF 2 that removes the insecure REST API. On Fix Central (http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral), search for JR54823: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition 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 JR54823, 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. For V8.5.6.0, this fix is built on IBM BPM 8.5.6.0 cumulative fix 2 and might be included in a later cumulative fix. To determine whether the later cumulative fix is available and download it if it is, complete the following steps on Fix Central: 1. Select IBM Business Process Manager with your edition from the product selector, the installed version to the fix pack level, and your platform, and then click Continue. 2. Select Text, enter ?cumulative fix?, and click Continue.
Temporary fix
Not applicable
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR54823
Reported component name
BPM STANDARD
Reported component ID
5725C9500
Reported release
751
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-11-27
Closed date
2016-02-23
Last modified date
2016-02-23
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
R751 PSY
UP
R801 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
R855 PSY
UP
R856 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
13 October 2021