#VU83849 Improper access control in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform - CVE-2023-4503

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83849

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4503

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to custom provisioning of eap-galleon creates unsecured http-invoker, when using Galleon to provision custom EAP or EAP-XP servers. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and access remote HTTP services available from the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JBoss Enterprise Application Platform: 7.4.0 - 7.4.13

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2184751
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7637
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7638
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7639
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7641

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.