CVE-2012-0052: Red Hat JBoss Operations Network (JON) before 2.4.2 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1 does not check the JON agent key...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older Red Hat JBoss Operations Network deployments. The server failed to verify a JON agent key, allowing a remote attacker to impersonate an arbitrary registered agent by name. That could undermine trust in monitoring and management data from affected agents. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected JBoss Operations Network versions and allowing network access to JON server-agent communication paths. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs. Prioritize remediation if JON is still used for operational monitoring or management. The issue is old, but agent impersonation can distort security and operations visibility. No active exploitation evidence is provided. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JON before 2.4.2 to 2.4.2 or later.; Upgrade JON 3.0.x before 3.0.1 to 3.0.1 or later.; Review Red Hat advisories RHSA-2012:0089 and RHSA-2012:0406..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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