Vulnerability Description
The org.apache.catalina.connector.Response.encodeURL method in Red Hat JBoss Web 7.1.x and earlier, when the tracking mode is set to COOKIE, sends the jsessionid in the URL of the first response of a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain the session id (1) via a man-in-the-middle attack or (2) by reading a log.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Jboss Community Application Server | <= 7.1.1 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 6.0.0 |
References
- http://ocpsoft.org/support/topic/session-id-is-appended-as-url-path-parameter-in
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0833.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0834.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0839.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1437.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBWEB-249
- http://ocpsoft.org/support/topic/session-id-is-appended-as-url-path-parameter-in
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0833.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0834.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0839.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1437.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/JBWEB-249
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4529?
CVE-2012-4529 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The org.apache.catalina.connector.Response.encodeURL method in Red Hat JBoss Web 7.1.x and earlier, when the tracking mode is set to COOKIE, sends the jsessionid in the URL of the first response of a ...
How severe is CVE-2012-4529?
CVE-2012-4529 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4529?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Jboss Community Application Server, Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform.