CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0349

First published: Thu Jun 30 2016(Updated: )

IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.6 through 8.5.6.2 and 8.5.7 before 8.5.7.CF201606 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and update process-instance variables via a REST API call.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0349?

    The severity of CVE-2016-0349 is considered to be high due to the ability of remote authenticated users to bypass access restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0349?

    To fix CVE-2016-0349, update IBM Business Process Manager to version 8.5.7.CF201606 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-0349?

    CVE-2016-0349 affects users of IBM Business Process Manager versions 8.5.6 through 8.5.6.2 and version 8.5.7 before 8.5.7.CF201606.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-0349 enable?

    CVE-2016-0349 enables remote authenticated users to update process-instance variables incorrectly, leading to unauthorized access.

  • Is CVE-2016-0349 related to REST API security?

    Yes, CVE-2016-0349 is related to REST API security as it allows bypassing access controls through API calls.

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