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Status Functionality already exists
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 25, 2022

Consider disabling file serving and directory browsing (fileServingEnabled & com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing)

According to Visa Security policies fileServingEnabled property should be disabled on all the /WEB-INF/ibm-web-ext.xmi' file(s). This property is managed by global property which is com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing. If this is set true it will override the value of fileServingEnabled in all user applications. However, if we set com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing as true it will break the application (JazzSM, WebGUI). Hence we need a solution for this. For more information please refer the case TS009979826 Thanks Kulli
Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Sep 23, 2022

    Hi,


    We enable fileServingEnabled property mainly to use static files which is overridden by com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing=true, which makes dash application to fail.

    According to DASH design, static files are called through application access only and none of the static files exposes any confidential information.

    And these static files cannot be accessed outside of unsuccessful DASH login.


    Conclusion: We recommend all DASH customers not to declare com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing=true (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6605691)


    In case any vulnerabilities on DASH static files, please open psirt on 'Jazz for Service Management' (https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/)



  • Guest
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    Sep 12, 2022

    Hi

    DASH is an application deployed on WebSphere. Once declaring com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing=true, which overrides application specific property fileServingEnabled = false .
    I am Working with WAS support to know alternative ways to whitelist DASH related static files. Once i get concrete response from WebSphere team, i will post my final conclusion.

  • Guest
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    Aug 30, 2022

    Hi,

    Evaluating the root cause of the DASH failure when enabling com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.disallowAllFileServing to true.
    Need 10 working days (eta: 9-Sept-2022) for this evaluation. In case any delay, will update the ticket accordingly.


    Once evaluated, i will come up with action plan (provided no changes to existing design) and which fixpack we can target the code change.

  • Guest
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    Aug 19, 2022

    Hi Team,

    You can tag this idea to DASH JAZZSM team.

    Thanks & Regards,
    Basavarajj C Kulli | Staff Software Engineer | Next-G Operation Tech Solution | AOP Event Management | Work +65 65793653 | Mobile +65 97832376
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    For Netcool/EB issues or requests, please use the following: https://visawiki.trusted.visa.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=942711618

  • Guest
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    Aug 18, 2022

    Hi,

    Netcool/WebGUI is running on WebSphere Application Server.
    Product is Netcool/WebGUI

    Thanks & Regards,
    Basavarajj C Kulli | Staff Software Engineer | Next-G Operation Tech Solution | AOP Event Management | Work +65 65793653 | Mobile +65 97832376
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    For Netcool/EB issues or requests, please use the following: https://visawiki.trusted.visa.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=942711618

  • Guest
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    Aug 16, 2022

    The application identified is not part of the WebSphere Application Server product, but another IBM product deployed on WebSphere. Unfortunately I do not know what the IBM product being used is so I cannot transfer the idea. I see from the description that Jazz for Service Management is used, but this is a component of multiple products. If you can respond providing me the product that is being used I can refile this Aha Idea against the appropriate product.

  • Guest
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    Jul 29, 2022

    Ignore my previous update, has typo error.


    Evaluating the enhancement request.

  • Guest
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    Jul 29, 2022

    Evaluating the enhanment request.