Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability

Ariadne Software are pleased to advise our customers that the CoolSpools application is not impacted by the Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-46604, and that no software updates are required to your CoolSpools application as a result of this vulnerability.

CVE-2023-46604 is a critical software vulnerability that affects applications built using Apache ActiveMQ, allowing remote execution of shell commands. It is a major concern to organisations worldwide, with many companies embarking on a wholesale review of their software to ensure that they are not susceptible to attack.

The CoolSpools product does not make use of Apache ActiveMQ, so there are no modules of CoolSpools that are affected by this vulnerability.

About CoolSpools from Ariadne Software

 

CoolSpools is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution that enables the automated transfer of data and documents to employees, customers, and suppliers. It provides software solutions for the IBM i platform and converts database files and converts spool to Excel, PDF, and other formats, enabling you to move away from paper-based documents and save time and money.

CoolSpools is flexible and adaptable, enabling end-users and ISVs to easily integrate it into their customised programs and software packages to enhance the functionality in distributing and managing data and documents.

Many of the world’s most trusted brands have been using our software for over a decade to gain a competitive advantage. CoolSpools makes internal processes more efficient and increases productivity by automating manual processes.

Ariadne has more than 1000 customers in 50+ countries, whose CoolSpools implementations span various industries, including Finance, Banking, Retail, Government, pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing.

Our partner community consists of over 90 organisations, including; IBM resellerssoftware vendors, and independent consultants who each deliver unique solutions for their specific customer requirements.

In 2021 CoolSpools introduced a managed services program to help client projects and deliver their client teams in advanced IBM i / AS400 reporting and data management techniques. Our consultants, developers, and software engineers are on hand to provide data modernisation with the CoolSpools Suite of solutions. So, whether you are looking to generate a single report in PDF format – or a more complex XML integration – the CoolSpools team can help.

Based in Wilmslow, UK, Ariadne Software is a team of IBM i specialists with a combined experience of over 200 years in product development and support.

We have attained IBM Advanced Business Partner status and are regularly commended by our customers for quality products and customer service.