STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM WebSphere Traditional V9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The WebSphere Application Server global application security must be enabled.

DISA Rule

SV-255830r960759_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-255830

Group Title

SRG-APP-000014-AS-000009

Rule Version

WBSP-AS-000170

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

CCI-000068 - Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.
CCI-000197 - For password-based authentication, transmit passwords only cryptographically-protected channels.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

From the administrative console, navigate to Security >> Global Security.

Click on "Enable administrative security".

Click on "Enable application security".

Click "OK".

Click "Save".

Restart the DMGR and all the JVMs.

Check Contents

From the administrative console, navigate to Security >> Global Security.

If "Enable administrative security" and "Enable application security" are not selected, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-255830

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WBSP-AS-000170

Severity Override Guidance

From the administrative console, navigate to Security >> Global Security.

If "Enable administrative security" and "Enable application security" are not selected, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5510