# CVE-2016-5422: The web console in Red Hat JBoss Operations Network (JON) before 3.3.7 does not properly authorize requests to add users with the super user

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-09-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The web console in Red Hat JBoss Operations Network (JON) before 3.3.7 does not properly authorize requests to add users with the super user role, which allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges via a crafted POST request.

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## References

- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1785.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92722

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