How severe is CVE-2010-0738?

CVE-2010-0738 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-0738?

Affected package information for CVE-2010-0738 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I patch CVE-2010-0738?

No patch has shipped for CVE-2010-0738 yet — track the redhat jboss enterprise application platform advisory for a fixed release and apply the workarounds below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2010-0738 across my infrastructure?

Inventory every redhat jboss enterprise application platform deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.

How do I mitigate CVE-2010-0738 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.

How does O3 Security protect against CVE-2010-0738?

O3 detects and blocks CVE-2010-0738 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Is CVE-2010-0738 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 15 known exploit references for CVE-2010-0738, including 4 documented proof-of-concept exploits on Exploit-DB and 11 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2010-0738?

CVE-2010-0738 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 79.4%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Is CVE-2010-0738 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2010-0738 (Red Hat JBoss Authentication Bypass Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-05-25. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2022-06-15. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. This CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0738?

CVE-2010-0738 is classified as CWE-749 (CWE-749). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2010-0738?

CVE-2010-0738 affects redhat jboss enterprise application platform (2 versions, e.g. 4.2.0, 4.3.0). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2010-0738?

2 Metasploit modules reference CVE-2010-0738, which lowers the barrier to weaponization. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2010-0738 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2010-0738 was published on April 28, 2010 and was last updated on June 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2022-05-25 — agencies required to remediate by 2022-06-15 · Ransomware

CVE-2010-0738

MEDIUM

The JMX-Console web application 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…

Published

Apr 28, 2010

Updated

Jun 16, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

15 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

79.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

The JMX-Console web application 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 send requests to this application's GET handler by using a different method.

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

jboss enterprise application platformredhat

2 versions

4.2.04.3.0

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-16319remotemultiple✓ Verified

JBoss JMX - Console Beanshell Deployer WAR Upload and Deployment (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Jan 10, 2011

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-17924webappsjsp

JBoss & JMX Console - Misconfigured Deployment Scanner

by y0ug · Oct 3, 2011

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-16274webappsjsp✓ Verified

JBoss Application Server 4.2 < 4.2.0.CP09 / 4.3 < 4.3.0.CP08 - Remote Command Execution

by kingcope · Mar 4, 2011

Exploit-DB Source

EDB-16316remotemultiple✓ Verified

JBoss - Java Class DeploymentFileRepository WAR Deployment (Metasploit)

by Metasploit · Aug 3, 2010

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vendor / appliance

Detect
Inventory every redhat jboss enterprise application platform deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for exploitation at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.
Remediation status
No patch has shipped for CVE-2010-0738 yet — track the redhat jboss enterprise application platform advisory for a fixed release and apply the workarounds below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.
How O3 protects you
O3 detects and blocks CVE-2010-0738 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.

Tailored to CVE-2010-0738. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.

Frequently Asked Questions

O3 Security · Runtime Protection

Is CVE-2010-0738 being exploited in your environment?

O3's eBPF runtime sensors and L7 egress monitoring detect and block the CVE-2010-0738 exploit chain at execution — protecting unpatched and end-of-life systems until the vendor patch is applied.

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CVE-2010-0738

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

How O3 protects you

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CVE-2010-0738 being exploited in your environment?