CVE-2011-4608

Name: CVE-2011-4608
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-01-27T15:55:04.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-4608 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mod_cluster in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.2 for Red Hat Linux allows worker nodes to register with arbitrary virtual hosts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and provide malicious content, hijack sessions, and steal credentials by registering from an external vhost that does not enforce security constraints.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mod_cluster in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.2 for Red Hat Linux allows worker nodes to register with arbitrary virtual hosts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and provide malicious content, hijack sessions, and steal credentials by registering from an external vhost that does not enforce security constraints.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.20%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.2

References

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0035.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0036.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0037.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0038.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0039.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0040.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51554
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026545
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=767020
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72460
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0035.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0036.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0037.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0038.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0039.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0040.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51554
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026545
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=767020
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72460

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4608?

How severe is CVE-2011-4608?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4608 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4608?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST