CVE-2003-0845

JBoss 3.0.8 and 3.2.1 - SQL Injection via HSQLDB Component

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2003-0845. PoCs published by Marc Schoenefeld.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a command-injection vulnerability in JBoss via the HSQLDB component. It uses SQL aliases to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., `cmd.exe`) by manipulating Java system properties and invoking external processes.

Description

Unknown vulnerability in the HSQLDB component in JBoss 3.2.1 and 3.0.8 on Java 1.4.x platforms, when running in the default configuration, allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain SQL statements to (1) TCP port 1701 in JBoss 3.2.1, and (2) port 1476 in JBoss 3.0.8.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Marc Schoenefeld · textremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23221

This exploit leverages a command-injection vulnerability in JBoss via the HSQLDB component. It uses SQL aliases to execute arbitrary commands (e.g., `cmd.exe`) by manipulating Java system properties and invoking external processes.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: JBoss 3.2.1/3.0.8 with HSQLDB
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to HSQLDB port (1701/TCP or 1476/TCP) · Java 1.4.x environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8773
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106546044416498&w=2
Not Applicable third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27914
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106547728803252&w=2
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1048.html

Scores

EPSS 0.1506
EPSS Percentile 96.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (2)
jboss/jboss 3.0.8
jboss/jboss 3.2.1
Published Nov 17, 2003
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026