# CVE-2010-0738: The JMX-Console web application in JBossAs in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP09 a

- Severity: CVSS 3.7 (Low), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=active, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-05-25, remediation due 2022-06-15
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Public exploit code: 4 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2010-04-28 · Updated: 2026-10-01

## Summary

The JMX-Console web application in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBoss EAP/JBEAP) and its JBossAS component is affected. A remote attacker could bypass the application's access controls by using an HTTP method other than GET or POST, potentially gaining unauthorized access to its functionality.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

No affected packages have been listed by the sources.

## Description

The JMX-Console web application in JBossAs in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP09 and 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP08 performs access control only for the GET and POST methods, which allows remote attackers to send requests to this application's GET handler by using a different method.

## What to do

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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

The JMX Console's default GET handler can be reached without authentication by sending an HTTP method other than GET or POST. This lets a request run through that handler without the login check.

Source: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0379.html

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The advisory covers the JMX-Console web application in JBoss AS in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2 releases before 4.2.0.CP09. To check a installation, compare its EAP 4.2 patch level with CP09 and confirm whether the JMX-Console application is deployed.

Source: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0379.html

### What should I do about it?

Upgrade to 4.2.0.CP09 or later, which contains a JMX Console with an updated configuration that no longer specifies the HTTP verbs.

Source: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0379.html

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-05-25, which means it has evidence of attacks. Public exploit code exists (Exploit-DB).

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2010-0738

### What if there's no patch?

If an immediate upgrade is not possible, or the server deployment has been customized, a manual fix can be applied. The sources provided do not give its steps.

Source: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0379.html

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## References

- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0379.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0378.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=574105
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0376.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8408
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0377.html
- http://public.support.unisys.com/common/public/vulnerability/NVD_Detail_Rpt.aspx?ID=35
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0992
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132129312609324&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58147
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39710
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39563
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023918
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16316
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16319
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16274
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17924

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