CVE-2014-7849

Name: CVE-2014-7849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-13T15:59:05.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Role Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 6.2.0 through 6.3.2 does not properly verify authorization conditions, which allows remote authenticated users to add, modify, and undefine otherwise restricted attributes by leveraging the Maintainer role.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Role Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 6.2.0 through 6.3.2 does not properly verify authorization conditions, which allows remote authenticated users to add, modify, and undefine otherwise restricted attributes by leveraging the Maintainer role.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th 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	6.2.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.2.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.2.2
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.2.3
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.2.4
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.3.0
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.3.1
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	6.3.2

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0215.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0216.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0217.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0218.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0920.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031741
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1165170Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100890
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0215.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0216.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0217.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0218.htmlVendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0920.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031741
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1165170Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100890

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7849?

How severe is CVE-2014-7849?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7849?

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