CVE-2010-1428 in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
Summary
by MITRE
The Web Console (aka web-console) in JBossAs in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP09 and 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP08 performs access control only for the GET and POST methods, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an unspecified request that uses a different method.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/22/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1428 represents a critical access control flaw within the Web Console component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform versions 4.2 prior to 4.2.0.CP09 and 4.3 prior to 4.3.0.CP08. This issue stems from an incomplete implementation of method-based access controls that specifically excludes certain HTTP methods from security validation. The Web Console serves as a management interface for JBoss Application Server deployments and provides administrative capabilities including application deployment, configuration management, and system monitoring functions. When access controls are improperly implemented, they create potential entry points for unauthorized actors to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain access to sensitive operational data.
The technical flaw manifests in the Web Console's handling of HTTP request methods where only GET and POST operations undergo proper access control validation. This selective enforcement creates a security gap that allows remote attackers to exploit alternative HTTP methods such as PUT, DELETE, HEAD, or OPTIONS to access protected administrative resources. The vulnerability specifically affects the authentication and authorization mechanisms within the JBoss EAP platform, where the security boundaries are not consistently enforced across all request methods. This type of flaw falls under the CWE-284 access control weakness category, which specifically addresses improper access control implementations that permit unauthorized access to protected resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with the potential to execute administrative functions without proper authentication. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive configuration files, view application deployments, retrieve system information, or potentially manipulate the application server's operational state. The affected environment typically includes enterprise applications running on JBoss EAP where the Web Console is enabled, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where administrative access controls are critical for maintaining system integrity. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 legitimate credentials, as it allows unauthorized access to administrative interfaces through the exploitation of incomplete access control implementations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1428 primarily involve applying the vendor-provided patches and updates that address the incomplete access control implementation. Organizations should immediately upgrade to JBoss EAP versions 4.2.0.CP09 or 4.3.0.CP08, which contain the necessary security fixes. Additionally, network segmentation and firewall rules can be implemented to restrict access to the Web Console interface, limiting exposure to trusted networks only. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or unauthorized attempts to access administrative interfaces using non-standard HTTP methods. System administrators should also conduct comprehensive security audits of their JBoss installations to identify any other potential access control gaps that may exist within the application server's management interfaces. The remediation process should include thorough testing of the patched environment to ensure that all HTTP methods properly enforce access controls while maintaining the intended functionality of the Web Console.