CVE-2014-7849: The Role Based Access Control (RBAC) implementation in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 6.2.0 th...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects RBAC controls in Red Hat JBoss EAP 6.2.0 through 6.3.2. A logged-in user with the Maintainer role could change restricted configuration attributes that should have been blocked. It is not described as unauthenticated remote compromise, but it could weaken administrative separation in affected environments. Exposure is most likely where JBoss EAP 6.2.0 through 6.3.2 is still running and RBAC Maintainer access exists, especially if management interfaces are reachable by broad internal user groups. Treat this as a targeted administrative-control issue. Prioritize remediation for internet-adjacent or broadly accessible management environments, and for systems where separation of duties matters for compliance or production safety. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant Red Hat security updates from the listed RHSA advisories.; Review vendor guidance for the exact supported JBoss EAP update path.; Restrict JBoss management interfaces to trusted administrative networks..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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