Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue can expose the administrator password for a specific GlassFish Server open-source build. If that service is reachable by an attacker, the attacker could sign in to the web admin console. Treat confirmed exposure as urgent because it affects administrative control, not just application data.
Executive priority
Prioritize verification for any internet-facing or partner-accessible GlassFish administration surface. If the affected build is present, handle as high priority because disclosed admin credentials can lead to service takeover, configuration compromise, and follow-on access.
Technical view
CVE-2017-1000030 describes Java Key Store password disclosure in Oracle GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 build 22. The CVE states an unauthenticated attacker can obtain the administrative user's plaintext password and gain access to the web-based administration interface. The bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 build 22 is deployed and its administration interface or affected service path is reachable by untrusted users. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The impact described is serious because exploitation would disclose plaintext administrative credentials and enable web administration access. No exploit steps are provided here.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: affected CPEs, CVSS scoring, CWE mapping, exploit status, and remediation specifics are missing from the bundle. Do not generalize beyond GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 build 22 unless vendor advisory evidence confirms broader impact.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 build 22 deployments.
- Check Oracle, GlassFish, and Trustwave guidance for supported fixes or upgrade paths.
- Restrict administrative interface access to trusted management networks only.
- Rotate administrative credentials and related keystore secrets after confirmed exposure.
- Review logs for unexpected administrative logins or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory application servers and confirm exact GlassFish edition, version, and build.
- Verify whether the web administration interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Check whether administrative passwords or keystore secrets were exposed or reused.
- Review authentication logs for unfamiliar admin sessions around exposure windows.
- Document evidence gaps because the bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, CPE, and fix details.
Public sources used
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Credential and access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-011/?fid=8037CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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