CVE-2010-1871
HighExploitedPublic exploitSeam2: Improper sanitization of parametrized JBoss EL expressions (ACE)
Published Jul 27, 2010 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-1871 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Oncommand Balance (Netapp), Oncommand Insight (Netapp), Oncommand Unified Manager (Netapp) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 30, 2011. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including jboss-seam2 0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el4, jboss-seam2 0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
83%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
JBoss Seam 2 (jboss-seam2), as used in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 for Red Hat Linux, does not properly sanitize inputs for JBoss Expression Language (EL) expressions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when the Java Security Manager is not properly configured.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Dec 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 30, 2011 | Jun 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Dec 10, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Oncommand BalanceNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Oncommand InsightNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Oncommand Unified ManagerNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Jboss Enterprise Application PlatformRedhat | 4.3.0 | n/a |
| jboss-seam2redhat | See advisory | 0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el4 |
Patched Releases
jboss-seam2
0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el4, 0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 27, 2010
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 30, 2011
Added to CISA KEV
Dec 10, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 10, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Dec 10, 2021
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-917 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement ('Expression Language Injection')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0564
- advisoryseam-expressions-code-execution(60794)
- advisoryhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20161017-0001/
- advisory41994
- advisory1024253
FAQ
Common Questions.
JBoss Seam 2 (jboss-seam2), as used in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 for Red Hat Linux, does not properly sanitize inputs for JBoss Expression Language (EL) expressions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.
Affected: Oncommand Balance (Netapp); Oncommand Insight (Netapp); Oncommand Unified Manager (Netapp), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 30, 2011.
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 10, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including jboss-seam2 0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el4, jboss-seam2 0:2.0.2.FP-1.ep1.24.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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