Security Bulletin
Summary
Due to insufficient validation of input parameters and the failure to honor a configuration setting, authenticated users can send JavaScript for execution on the server side.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2015-1961
DESCRIPTION: IBM Business Process Manager could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute code due to insufficient input validation of one variant of a BPM REST API, it is possible to remotely invoke server side JavaScript which is not intended to be exposed for remote access and may by-pass authorization checks.
CVSS Base Score: 9
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/103547 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Affected Products and Versions
- IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 through V8.5.6.0
For earlier unsupported versions of the products, IBM recommends upgrading to a fixed, supported version of the product.
Remediation/Fixes
Install the interim fix for APAR JR53356 as appropriate for your current IBM Business Process Manager or WebSphere Lombardi Edition version.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
2015-06-29: Original Version Published
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg21959052