REDHAT-BUG-2259475: Medium severity Red Hat JBoss EAP vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2024
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Updated

A potential directory traversal vulnerability in JBoss EAP was discovered. Initial tests determined that appending "/..;/" to a request will return the JBoss EAP welcome page from the / directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat JBoss EAP

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2259475?

REDHAT-BUG-2259475 has been classified as a potential directory traversal vulnerability.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2259475?

To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2259475, ensure that your JBoss EAP is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of JBoss EAP are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2259475?

All versions of Red Hat JBoss EAP that are susceptible to directory traversal issues may be affected by REDHAT-BUG-2259475.

4

What happens if REDHAT-BUG-2259475 is exploited?

Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2259475 could allow an attacker to access the JBoss EAP welcome page, potentially revealing sensitive information.

5

How can I verify if my JBoss EAP installation is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-2259475?

You can check for the vulnerability by testing for the directory traversal issue using the specific request format outlined in the vulnerability description.

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