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6.8
CVE-2014-0248: JBoss JBEAP, JBEWP, and Web Kit allow code execution
CVE-2014-0248 · published 12 years ago
Summary
A part of the JBoss software that checks login information can be fooled by a specially crafted authentication header, allowing an outside attacker to run any code on the server. This could let the attacker take control of the system or access sensitive data. Apply Red Hat’s security updates for the affected versions or disable the vulnerable component until a patch is released.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| redhat | jboss_enterprise_application_platform |
5.2.0 cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | jboss_enterprise_web_platform |
5.2.0 cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_web_platform:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| redhat | jboss_web_framework_kit |
2.5.0 cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_web_framework_kit:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
org.jboss.seam.web.AuthenticationFilter in Red Hat JBoss Web Framework Kit 2.5.0, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBEAP) 5.2.0, and JBoss Enterprise Web Platform (JBEWP) 5.2.0 allows remote ...
org.jboss.seam.web.AuthenticationFilter in Red Hat JBoss Web Framework Kit 2.5.0, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBEAP) 5.2.0, and JBoss Enterprise Web Platform (JBEWP) 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted authentication header, related to Seam logging.
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0785.html Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0791.html Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0792.html Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0793.html Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0794.html Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1888.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59346
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59554
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59555
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030457
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8
Medium
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published7 Jul 2014
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-0248 · NVD
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