CVE-2011-2908: CSRF
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the JMX Console (jmx-console) in JBoss Enterprise Portal Platform before 5.2.2, BRMS Platform 5.3.0 before roll up patch1, and SOA Platform 5.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that perform operations on MBeans and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Other sources
The JMX console as shipped with JBoss EAP 5.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. This vulnerability allows an attacker to invoke operations on mbeans via the JMX console.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2908?
CVE-2011-2908 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2908?
To address CVE-2011-2908, upgrade affected JBoss platforms to version 5.2.2 or higher for the Enterprise Portal Platform, or version 5.3.0 with the relevant patches for the BRMS and SOA Platforms.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-2908?
CVE-2011-2908 affects JBoss Enterprise Portal Platform versions up to 5.2.1, JBoss Enterprise BRMS Platform 5.3.0 before roll up patch1, and JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform 5.3.0.
Can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2011-2908?
Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2011-2908 to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users.
Is CVE-2011-2908 specific to JBoss software?
Yes, CVE-2011-2908 is specifically a vulnerability found in various versions of JBoss software.