CVE-2012-4550
Jboss enterprise application platform: jboss eap: jbeap: jboss enterprise application platform: unauthorized ejb access via authorization module bypass
Description
A flaw was found in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. When role-based authorization is used for Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) access, the system does not correctly call the necessary authorization modules. This prevents Java Authorization Contract for Containers (JACC) permissions from being applied, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to EJBs.
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-2012-4550
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 packages.
- Apply any vendor-specific configuration settings if required.
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-2012-4550.
| 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-2012-4550 | |
| 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-2012-4550 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-2012-4550
weaknesses.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2012-4550 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 JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) before 6.0.1, when using role-based authorization for Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) access, does not call the intended authorization modules, which prevents JACC permissions from being applied and allows remote attackers to obtain access to the EJB. A flaw was found in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. When role-based authorization is used for Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) access, the system does not correctly call the necessary authorization modules. This prevents Java Authorization Contract for Containers (JACC) permissions from being applied, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to EJBs. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-280 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-2012-4550 -
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