CVE-2012-1167: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1167: The JBoss Server in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.x before 5.1.2 and 5.2.x before 5.2.2, Web Pl...

The JBoss Server in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.x before 5.1.2 and 5.2.x before 5.2.2, Web Platform before 5.1.2, BRMS Platform before 5.3.0, and SOA Platform before 5.3.0, when the server is configured to use the JaccAuthorizationRealm and the ignoreBaseDecision property is set to true on the JBossWebRealm, does not properly check the permissions created by the WebPermissionMapping class, which allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary applications.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects specific older Red Hat JBoss platform versions only under a particular authorization configuration. A logged-in remote user could bypass intended application permissions and access applications they should not be allowed to use. Exposure is most likely in legacy JBoss EAP, Web Platform, BRMS Platform, or SOA Platform deployments matching the listed vulnerable versions and configuration. Systems not using the stated JACC/JBossWebRealm configuration are not evidenced as affected in the bundle. Treat as a targeted legacy-platform risk, not a broad emergency. It deserves prompt remediation where old JBoss systems still host sensitive applications, especially with many authenticated users or external access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected JBoss products to the fixed versions named in the CVE description.; Review the relevant Red Hat RHSA advisories for product-specific package guidance.; Check Red Hat guidance before changing JaccAuthorizationRealm or ignoreBaseDecision settings..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 23, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=802622CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
jboss-jacc-security-bypass(76680)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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