JBoss JMX Console Unrestricted Access

high Nessus Plugin ID 23842

Synopsis

The remote web server allows unauthenticated access to an administrative Java servlet.

Description

The remote web server appears to be a version of JBoss that allows unauthenticated access to the JMX and/or Web Console servlets used to manage JBoss and its services. A remote attacker can leverage this issue to disclose sensitive information about the affected application or even take control of it.

Solution

Secure or remove access to the JMX and/or Web Console using the advanced installer options.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?52cc5dba

http://www.nessus.org/u?26fcf218

https://developer.jboss.org/wiki/SecureJBoss?_sscc=t

https://developer.jboss.org/wiki/SecureTheJmxConsole?_sscc=t

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 23842

File Name: jboss_jmx_console_accessible.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/14/2006

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/jboss