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Glassfish Server CVE-2017-1000030

CRITICAL
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2017-07-17 cve@mitre.org
Authentication Bypass Java Oracle Glassfish Server
9.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-287
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access

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Impact

CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.20%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 4.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Oracle, GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 (build 22) is vulnerable to Java Key Store Password Disclosure vulnerability, that makes it possible to provide an unauthenticated attacker plain. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Oracle, GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 (build 22) is vulnerable to Java Key Store Password Disclosure vulnerability, that makes it possible to provide an unauthenticated attacker plain text password of administrative user and grant access to the web-based administration interface. Affected products include: Oracle Glassfish Server.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Oracle, GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.0.1 (build 22) is vulnerable to Java Key Store Password Disclosure vulnerability, that makes it possible to provide an unauthenticated attacker plain text password of administrative user and grant access to the web-based administration interface.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
4.2%
Top 11% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 4.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

53
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +4
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
REF https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Security-Advisories/Advisories/TWSL2016-011/?fid=8037

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