We need to change all GET requests to POST for one of our applications.

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Issue

  • We need to change all GET requests to POST for one of our applications.
  • Receiving the following security vulnerability:
Vulnerability: The application is sending sensitive information in GET request. This information is visible in the browser history even after logout.
Recommendation: Sensitive information should not be passed in the GET requests. Any sensitive information must be transmitted using POST requests

Environment

  • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.x
  • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.x

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