CVE-2011-4608

CVE-2011-4608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

mod_cluster in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.2 for Red Hat Linux allows worker nodes to register with arbitrary virtual hosts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and provide malicious content, hijack sessions, and steal credentials by registering from an external vhost that does not enforce security constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4608?
mod_cluster in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.2 for Red Hat Linux allows worker nodes to register with arbitrary virtual hosts, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and provide malicious content, hijack sessions, and steal credentials by registering from an external vhost that does not enforce security constraints.
How severe is CVE-2011-4608?
CVE-2011-4608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4608 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4608?
CVE-2011-4608 affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4608?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-4608 published?
CVE-2011-4608 was published on 2012-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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