First published: Wed Aug 05 2015(Updated: )
It was reported that the EAP console is vulnerable to clickjacking attacks because it does not set the X-Frame-Options HTTP header. An attacker could use this flaw to embedded the EAP console in a web page using a frame or iframe, and then trick a user into performing arbitrary actions in the console.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Red Hat JBoss WildFly Application Server | <=2.0.0 | |
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | <=6.4.3 |
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CVE-2015-5178 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow clickjacking attacks.
To fix CVE-2015-5178, ensure that the X-Frame-Options HTTP header is properly set in the application server configuration.
CVE-2015-5178 affects Red Hat JBoss WildFly Application Server versions up to 2.0.0 and Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions up to 6.4.3.
Clickjacking in the context of CVE-2015-5178 is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into clicking on a hidden element, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.
There are no publicly available exploits specifically documented for CVE-2015-5178, but its design flaw makes it vulnerable to exploitation.