CVE-2012-4549

Name: CVE-2012-4549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-05T00:55:02.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4549 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. The `processInvocation` function within the `org.jboss.as.ejb3.security.AuthorizationInterceptor` component incorrectly authorizes all requests when no roles are defined for an Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) method invocation. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. The `processInvocation` function within the `org.jboss.as.ejb3.security.AuthorizationInterceptor` component incorrectly authorizes all requests when no roles are defined for an Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) method invocation. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for EJB methods, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	<= 6.0.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.2.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.3.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.0.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.0.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.1.2
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.2.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.2.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	5.2.2

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51607Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1591
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1592
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:1594
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-4549
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51607Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4549?

How severe is CVE-2012-4549?

CVE-2012-4549 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4549?

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