CVE-2012-1094: Jboss as server JBoss AS May Expose Root Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wq8g-hm94-5rqq
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1094 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) jboss as may expose root vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Jboss as server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jboss as may expose root content if excluded-contexts list is mismatched. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.1.1.Final.

CVE-2012-1094 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1094
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wq8g-hm94-5rqq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Jboss as server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2012-1094

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jboss as server dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jboss.as:jboss-as-server fixed: 7.1.1.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.as</groupId>
    <artifactId>jboss-as-server</artifactId>
    <version>7.1.1.Final</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.as

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-1094, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.as

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jboss as server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.1.1.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.as command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Jboss as server, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

JBoss AS 7 prior to 7.1.1 and mod_cluster do not handle default hostname in the same way, which can cause the excluded-contexts list to be mismatched and the root context to be exposed.

CVE-2012-1094 Affected Jboss as server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.1.1.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jboss.as:jboss-as-server
maven/org.jboss.as/jboss-as-server
Maven
≥ 7.0.0.Alpha1
< 7.1.1.Final
7.1.1.Final

References

NVD — CVE-2012-1094 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1094
Jboss as server Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1094
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1094

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1094?
CVE-2012-1094 is a security vulnerability in Jboss as server involving JBoss AS may expose root content if excluded-contexts list is mismatched under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Jboss as server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.1.1.Final across affected packages: org.jboss.as:jboss-as-server.
What version fixes CVE-2012-1094?
Upgrading to 7.1.1.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jboss-as-server affected?
Yes, org.jboss.as:jboss-as-server is affected in releases prior to 7.1.1.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 7.1.1.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1094?
CVE-2012-1094 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1094?
CVE-2012-1094 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-1094?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.as'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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