CVE-2012-4572

Name: CVE-2012-4572
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-28T21:55:04.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4572 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) before 6.1.0 and JBoss Portal before 6.1.0 does not load the implementation of a custom authorization module for a new application when an implementation is already loaded and the modules share class names, which allows local users to control certain applications' authorization decisions via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) before 6.1.0 and JBoss Portal before 6.1.0 does not load the implementation of a custom authorization module for a new application when an implementation is already loaded and the modules share class names, which allows local users to control certain applications' authorization decisions via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th 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	<= 6.0.1
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
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.0.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	<= 6.0.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	4.3.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.0.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.0.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.1.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.1.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.2.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.2.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Portal Platform	5.2.2

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0833.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0834.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1437.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0833.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0834.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1437.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4572?

How severe is CVE-2012-4572?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4572 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4572?

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Source: NVD / NIST