Fix (APAR): PH23638 Status: Fix Release: 8.5.5.17,8.5.5.16,8.5.5.15 Operating System: AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Linux,Solaris,Windows Supersedes Fixes: CMVC Defect: xxxxxx Byte size of APAR: 406558 Date: 2020-05-12 Abstract: Server-side request forgery in WebSphere ApplicationServer Admin Console (CVE-2020-4365) Description/symptom of problem: PH23638 resolves the following problem: ERROR DESCRIPTION: Confidential for Security Integrity ifix CVE-2020-4365. LOCAL FIX: PROBLEM SUMMARY: Confidential for Security Integrity ifix CVE-2020-4365. PROBLEM CONCLUSION: Confidential for Security Integrity ifix CVE-2020-4365. Directions to apply fix: Fix applies to Editions: Release 8.5 _X_ Application Server (Express or BASE) _X_ Network Deployment (ND) __ Liberty Core __ Edge Components _X_ Developer Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below. Special Instructions: If the profile contains any files or directories in the path ${profileName}/temp/${nodeName}/${serverName}/isclite/iehs.war, these files and directories must be removed. NOTE: The user must: * Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack. * Be at V1.4.3 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required. The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes. http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp. Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes. Directions to remove fix: The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes. http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp. Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes. Directions to re-apply fix: 1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server. 2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix. 3) Remove the files as specified in Special Instructions. 4) Restart WebSphere Application Server. Additional Information: If the profile contains any files or directories in the path ${profileName}/temp/${nodeName}/${serverName}/isclite/iehs.war, these files and directories must be removed.