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MVS data sets for the WebSphere Application Server are not protected in accordance with the proper security requirements.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

MVS data sets provide the configuration, operational, and executable properties of the WebSphere Application Server (WAS) environment. Failure to properly protect these data sets may lead to unauthorized access. This exposure could compromise the integrity and availability of system services, applications, and customer data.

ID
SV-225618r1041455_rule
Version
ZWAS0010
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

The ISSO will ensure that WebSphere server data sets restrict UPDATE and/or ALTER access to systems programming personnel.

Ensure the following data set controls are in effect for WAS:
 
1) UPDATE and ALTER access to HTTP product data sets (i.e., SYS1.IMW.AIMW** and SYS1.IMW.SIMW**) are restricted to systems programming personnel.