Improper Input Validation in JGroups
Published Jun 30, 2016 · Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-rc7h-x6cq-988q
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Improper Input Validation in JGroups
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QFinch assessment
JGroups before 4.0 does not require the proper headers for the ENCRYPT and AUTH protocols from nodes joining the cluster, which allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions and send and receive messages within the cluster via unspecified vectors. Fixes for this issue have been backported to versions 3.6.10.Final and 3.2.16.Final.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- 20%
- Aliases
- GHSA-rc7h-x6cq-988q
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- RHSA-2016:1347 ↗
- RHSA-2016:2035 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1389 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1345 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1376 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1330 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1439 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1331 ↗
- 91481 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1434 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1328 ↗
- RHSA-2016:1433 ↗
Record history
Published Jun 30, 2016 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026