CVE-2016-5422

Description

The web console in Red Hat JBoss Operations Network (JON) before 3.3.7 does not properly authorize requests to add users with the super user role, which allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges via a crafted POST request.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1785.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92722 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5422?
CVE-2016-5422 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5422?
To fix CVE-2016-5422, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5422 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5422 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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