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CVE-2010-0738

Red Hat JBoss Authentication Bypass

5.3 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 79.6%
  1. Published28 Apr 2010
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 May 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

The JMX-Console web application in JBossAs in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform performs access control only for the GET and POST methods, which allows remote attackers to send requests to this application's GET handler by using a different method.

Added to KEV: 25 May 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Jun 2022Used in ransomware

Description

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 4.3.0.CP08 performs access control only for the GET and POST methods, which allows remote attackers to send requests to this application's GET handler by using a different method.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform4.2.0 · 4.3.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2010-0738 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-0738 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 May 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2010-0738?

CVE-2010-0738 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 79.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-0738?

Affected products include Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0738?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.