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Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.2.0 security release

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Medium
Published: 02/16/2026 (02/16/2026, 18:55:18 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Red Hat Product Security
Product: Red Hat

Description

Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.2.0 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities present in versions from 6.1.3 up to but not including 6.2.0. The fixed issues include a security constraint bypass for CGI scripts, session fixation via the rewrite valve, and console manipulation in Apache Tomcat components. These vulnerabilities have been rated with moderate severity by Red Hat. The update replaces version 6.1.3 and includes bug fixes and component upgrades. Users are advised to back up their installations before applying the update.

Affected software

Affected versions
>=6.1.3 <6.2.0

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AILast updated: 08/08/2026, 16:55:52 UTC

Technical Analysis

Red Hat JBoss Web Server 6.2.0 is a security release that fixes three identified vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat components bundled with the server. CVE-2025-46701 addresses a security constraint bypass for CGI scripts, CVE-2025-55668 fixes a session fixation vulnerability via the rewrite valve, and CVE-2025-55754 mitigates console manipulation issues. These vulnerabilities affect versions >=6.1.3 and <6.2.0. The release serves as a replacement for 6.1.3 and includes additional bug fixes and enhancements. No CVSS scores are provided in the advisory, but Red Hat rates the impact as moderate. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this official fix.

Potential Impact

The vulnerabilities fixed in this release could allow attackers to bypass security constraints on CGI scripts, perform session fixation attacks, or manipulate the console, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over web applications hosted on the affected server versions. The overall security impact is rated moderate by Red Hat, indicating a significant but not critical risk to affected systems.

Mitigation Recommendations

An official fix is available in Red Hat JBoss Web Server version 6.2.0, which replaces version 6.1.3. Users should back up their existing installations, including applications and configuration files, before applying the update. Applying this update mitigates the identified vulnerabilities. No additional mitigation steps are specified or required beyond updating to the fixed version.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_security_advisory
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
Red Hat Product Security
Advisory Id
RHSA-2026:2741
Cve Count
3
Additional Cves
["CVE-2025-55668","CVE-2025-55754"]

Threat ID: 6a18be67e29bf47b503872f2

Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:15:03 UTC

Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 16:55:52 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC

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