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 must remove organization-defined software components after updated versions have been installed.

DISA Rule

SV-255891r961677_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-255891

Group Title

SRG-APP-000454-AS-000268

Rule Version

WBSP-AS-001740

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002617 - Remove previous versions of organization-defined software components after updated versions have been installed.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Review System Security Plan and system documentation to locate the "IBM InstallationManager" folder.

Default locations are:
UNIX:
/opt/InstallationManager

Windows:
C:\Program Files\InstallationManager

UNIX:
<IMHOME>/eclipse/tools/imcl -c

Select "P" preferences.
Select "3" Files for rollback.
Enter "1" to deselect.
Enter "A" for apply.
Enter "R" to return to Main Menu.

Windows:
<IMHOME>\eclipse\tools\imcl.exe -c

Select "P" preferences.
Select "3" Files for rollback.
Enter "1" to deselect.
Enter "A" for apply.
Enter "R" to return to Main Menu.

Check Contents

Review System Security Plan and system documentation to locate the "IBM InstallationManager" folder.

Default locations are:
UNIX:
/opt/InstallationManager

Windows:
C:\Program Files\InstallationManager

UNIX:
<IMHOME>/eclipse/tools/imcl -c

Select "P" preferences.
Select "3" Files for rollback.

Windows:
<IMHOME>\eclipse\tools\imcl.exe -c

Select "P" preferences.
Select "3" Files for rollback.

If "Save files for rollback" is checked, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-255891

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WBSP-AS-001740

Severity Override Guidance

Review System Security Plan and system documentation to locate the "IBM InstallationManager" folder.

Default locations are:
UNIX:
/opt/InstallationManager

Windows:
C:\Program Files\InstallationManager

UNIX:
<IMHOME>/eclipse/tools/imcl -c

Select "P" preferences.
Select "3" Files for rollback.

Windows:
<IMHOME>\eclipse\tools\imcl.exe -c

Select "P" preferences.
Select "3" Files for rollback.

If "Save files for rollback" is checked, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5510