PH28097: J_SECURITY_CHECK ALLOWS GET REQUESTS

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Users can log into the console using a GET request for
  j_security_check
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
  *                  logging into the console using              *
  *                  j_security_check                            *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Users can log into the console using a  *
  *                      GET request for j_security_check        *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  Users can log into the console using a GET request for
  j_security_check
  

Problem conclusion

• Default settings in the console will prevent users from logging
  into the console by using a GET request for j_security_check.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.19 and 9.0.5.6. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP