Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Struts affects FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation (CVE-2016-1181, CVE-2016-1182)

Summary

Security vulnerabilitiy exists in IBM FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation in Apache Struts.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID: CVE-2016-1181**
DESCRIPTION:** Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the failure to protect against unintended remote operations against components on server memory by the ActionForm instance. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base Score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113852 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID: CVE-2016-1182**
DESCRIPTION:** Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper validation of input by the Validator. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify validation rules and error messages.
CVSS Base Score: 4.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/113853 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L)

Affected Products and Versions

FileNet Content Manager 5.2.0
IBM Content Foundation 5.2.0

Note: this vulnerability is not applicable to FileNet Content Manager 5.2.1 or IBM Content Foundation 5.2.1

Remediation/Fixes

Install one of the fixes listed below to resolve the Apache Struts security vulnerability.

In the above table, the APAR links will provide more information about the fix.
The links in the Remediation column will take you to the location within IBM Fix Central where you can download the particular fix you need.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None