CVE-2010-0738KEV · OVERDUECWE-749

Red Hat JBoss Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Medium · published April 29, 2010

Patch now

The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 5.3. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

1591
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
5.3
EPSS
75%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty workaround exists in JBoss EAP that lets attackers bypass controls—it's like sneaking into a VIP party through the back door instead of the front! 🎉 Imagine a concert venue where only the front entrance is monitored by security, but the back door remains wide open. Sneaky attendees can simply enter through the back without anyone noticing! This vulnerability could allow an unauthorized user to execute actions on the JMX-Console that should be restricted. The consequences could range from unauthorized access to sensitive data to potentially altering the server's configuration, which can severely compromise the entire application framework.

Put simply

Imagine a concert venue where only the front entrance is monitored by security, but the back door remains wide open. Sneaky attendees can simply enter through the back without anyone noticing! The JMX-Console in JBoss EAP 4.2 and 4.3 versions prior to specified patches fails to enforce access controls for methods other than GET and POST, enabling attackers to exploit this weakness.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an unauthorized user to execute actions on the JMX-Console that should be restricted. The consequences could range from unauthorized access to sensitive data to potentially altering the server's configuration, which can severely compromise the entire application framework. To secure your system, upgrade to JBoss EAP 4.2.0.CP09 or 4.3.0.CP08 as soon as possible. Additionally, review and tighten access controls for all HTTP methods used in the application. Regular audits of your security practices will help prevent future vulnerabilities! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be back in control and your system will be safer than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.74722 · 99.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2010-04-29T02:30Z
KEV added
2022-05-25 · due 2022-06-15
Affected products (2)
ProductVersionsFixed in
redhat/jboss_enterprise_application_platformall versions—
redhat/jboss_enterprise_application_platformall versions—
References (27)
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EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jun 15
    kev
  • 28 APR 22:00Z
    The JMX-Console web application in JBossAs in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP09 and 4.3 before…
    cvelistv5