CVE-2010-3708: Drools Improper Input Validation vulnerability in JBoss EAP

org.drools:drools-core Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

17/05/2022

Disclosed on

CVE-2010-3708

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

High

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

CVE-2010-3708: The serialization implementation in JBoss Drools in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP09 and JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform 4.2 and 4.3 supports the embedding of cla... Affects org.drools:drools-core versions < 4.0.7. Fixed in 4.0.7. How to fix ↓

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Background

Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBoss EAP or JBEAP) is an open-source Java EE-based application server. It provides a runtime environment for Java applications, including support for Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and Java Persistence API (JPA). JBoss Drools is a business rule management system that is integrated with JBoss EAP. It allows developers to define and execute business rules in a declarative manner. The vulnerability affects JBoss EAP versions 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP09 and JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform versions 4.2 and 4.3.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in JBoss Drools allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper input validation. The serialization implementation in JBoss Drools supports the embedding of class files, which can be abused by attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted static initializer. This can lead to remote code execution and potential compromise of the affected system. The maintainers of JBoss EAP have patched the vulnerability by applying a fix from Drools 4.0.7.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

4.0.7

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official patch or update to a fixed version of JBoss EAP or JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in JBoss Drools allows remote code execution in JBoss EAP and JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform. It is crucial to update to the patched versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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