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CVE-2016-0349: IBM Business Process Manager 8.5.6 through 8.5.6.2 and 8.5.7 before 8.5.7.CF201606 allows remote authentica...

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.

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This flaw lets an authenticated user in affected IBM Business Process Manager versions bypass intended access controls and change process-instance variables through a REST API call. In business terms, a legitimate or compromised account could tamper with workflow data that may drive approvals, routing, or case state. Exposure is most likely in organizations still running the named IBM BPM 8.5.6 or pre-CF201606 8.5.7 releases, especially where BPM REST APIs are reachable by broad user populations or integrated service accounts. Treat as a targeted integrity risk rather than an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation where IBM BPM supports approvals, regulated workflows, financial operations, or customer-impacting process automation. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether IBM BPM is version 8.5.6 through 8.5.6.2 or vulnerable 8.5.7.; Apply the IBM fixed level referenced as 8.5.7.CF201606 or follow IBM APAR JR55701 guidance.; Restrict BPM REST API access to required users and trusted network paths..

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