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CVE-2010-1871

Red Hat Linux JBoss Seam 2 Remote Code Execution

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 83.4%
  1. Published5 Aug 2010
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Dec 2021
  3. Remediation due10 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

JBoss Seam 2 (jboss-seam2), as used in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 for Red Hat Linux, allows attackers to perform remote code execution. This vulnerability can only be exploited when the Java Security Manager is not properly configured.

Added to KEV: 10 Dec 2021Federal remediation due: 10 Jun 2022

Description

JBoss Seam 2 (jboss-seam2), as used in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 for Red Hat Linux, does not properly sanitize inputs for JBoss Expression Language (EL) expressions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when the Java Security Manager is not properly configured.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Netapp Oncommand Balanceall versions
Netapp Oncommand Insightall versions
Netapp Oncommand Unified Managerall versions
Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform4.3.0

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2010-1871 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-1871 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Dec 2021.

How severe is CVE-2010-1871?

CVE-2010-1871 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 83.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-1871?

Affected products include Netapp Oncommand Balance, Netapp Oncommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager, Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1871?

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.