CVE-2012-4549
Jboss enterprise application platform: org.jboss.as.ejb3: jboss enterprise application platform: access restriction bypass via improper ejb method authorization
Description
A flaw was found in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. The `processInvocation` function within the `org.jboss.as.ejb3.security.AuthorizationInterceptor` component incorrectly authorizes all requests when no roles are defined for an Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) method invocation. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for EJB methods, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 5, 2013, 12:55 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 14, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2012-4549
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected product to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
- Apply the latest security patches.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2012-4549.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/51607 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1591 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1592 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1594 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4549 | |
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.html | Vendor Advisory |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/51607 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2012-4549 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2012-4549
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2012-4549 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The processInvocation function in org.jboss.as.ejb3.security.AuthorizationInterceptor in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) before 6.0.1, authorizes all requests when no roles are allowed for an Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) method invocation, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for EJB methods. A flaw was found in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. The `processInvocation` function within the `org.jboss.as.ejb3.security.AuthorizationInterceptor` component incorrectly authorizes all requests when no roles are defined for an Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) method invocation. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for EJB methods, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1591 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1592 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1594 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4549 -
Status Change by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.html Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.html Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.html Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/51607 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 07, 2013
Action Type Old Value New Value