CVE-2007-4548 json
The login method in LoginModule implementations in Apache Geronimo 2.0 does not throw FailedLoginException for failed logins, which allows…
published 2007-08-27 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4531
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.2%
- EPSS 4.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The login method in LoginModule implementations in Apache Geronimo 2.0 does not throw FailedLoginException for failed logins, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements, deploy arbitrary modules, and gain administrative access by sending a blank username and password with the command line deployer in the deployment module.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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issues.apache.org
/jira/browse/GERONIMO-3404
patch
- geronimo.apache.org /2007/08/13/apache-geronimo-v20-release-delayed-due-to-security-issue.html
- geronimo.apache.org /2007/08/21/apache-geronimo-201-released.html
-
nabble.com
/Geronimo-2.0-Release-suspended-due-to-security-issue-found-before-release-t4263667s134.html
mailing-list
- issues.apache.org /jira/browse/GERONIMO-1201
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4548
- NVD CVE-2007-4548
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