External risk intelligence

Red Hat JBoss EAP JMX-Console Method Bypass Vulnerability.

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2010-0738

The JBoss Enterprise Application Platform's JMX-Console web application has an access control flaw, allowing unauthorized access to its GET handler. This could expose sensitive operations or data to attackers. The U.S. CISA has identified this vulnerability as actively exploited in ransomware campaigns. Organizations s

4Halo Surface Signal

Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform

4.2.04.3.0

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2010-0738

The vulnerability resides in the JMX-Console web application, which is a management interface for JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. While intended for administrative use, such management consoles are frequently exposed or accidentally reachable via public-facing networks in many deployment scenarios, making them a common target for remote access.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

The JBoss Enterprise Application Platform's JMX-Console web application has a flaw in its access control. This weakness allows unauthorized access to the application's GET handler through methods other than GET or POST. This could potentially expose sensitive operations or data within the application to unauthorized parties.

  • Vulnerable component: JMX-Console web application
  • Core weakness: Inadequate access control checks
  • Main business impact: Unauthorized data access or operations

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

The JBoss Enterprise Application Platform's JMX-Console web application has an access control vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to bypass intended security measures by using methods other than GET or POST to interact with the application's GET handler. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of the application.

  • Application exposed externally.
  • Attacker sends request using different method.
  • Attacker gains unintended access.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability in the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform's JMX-Console web application allows remote attackers to bypass access controls. Attackers can exploit this by sending requests using methods other than GET or POST to access the GET handler. This could lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the application's functionality. The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has listed this CVE as actively exploited in ransomware campaigns.

  • Likely attacker skill level: Low
  • Required access or conditions: Network access
  • Business risk or urgency: High

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The JBoss JMX-Console web application has an access control vulnerability. Remote attackers can send requests to the application's GET handler using methods other than GET or POST. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functions.

  • Find exposed JBoss systems.
  • Restrict network access to JBoss consoles.
  • Apply vendor updates and confirm fixes.

Frequently asked questions

What is Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform and its JMX-Console?

Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBoss EAP) is a software platform for developing and deploying enterprise Java applications. The JMX-Console is a web application within JBoss EAP that allows for management and monitoring of the application server.

How does CVE-2010-0738 facilitate unauthorized access?

CVE-2010-0738 is an access control vulnerability (CWE-749) where the JMX-Console in JBoss EAP only checks access for GET and POST methods. Attackers can bypass these checks by using different HTTP methods to access the application's GET handler, leading to unauthorized actions.

What is the trigger path for CVE-2010-0738?

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending HTTP requests to the JMX-Console using methods other than GET or POST. Since the application's access control is limited to only these two methods, requests using other verbs can bypass authentication and reach the GET handler.

What is the relevance of CVE-2010-0738, and is it actively exploited?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass access controls on the JBoss EAP JMX-Console, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation. CISA has listed CVE-2010-0738 as actively exploited in ransomware campaigns, indicating significant real-world risk.

What are the recommended steps to address CVE-2010-0738?

Organizations should apply vendor-released updates for affected JBoss EAP versions. Additionally, securing the JMX console by restricting network access to it and ensuring proper authentication configurations are crucial mitigation steps.

References

Sources and related resources

Primary sources: NVD, CVE.org, CISA KEV.

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