CVE-2004-0470: High severity Bea WebLogic Server vulnerability

Published May 20, 2004
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 7.0 through SP5 and 8.1 through SP2, when editing weblogic.xml using WebLogic Builder or the SecurityRoleAssignmentMBean.toXML method, inadvertently removes security-role-assignment tags when weblogic.xml does not have a principal-name tag, which can remove intended access restrictions for the associated web application.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0

Event History

May 20, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0470?

CVE-2004-0470 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to improper access control due to the removal of security-role-assignment tags.

2

Which versions of WebLogic are affected by CVE-2004-0470?

CVE-2004-0470 affects BEA WebLogic Server versions 7.0 through SP5 and 8.1 through SP2.

3

How do I fix CVE-2004-0470?

To fix CVE-2004-0470, you should apply the latest service pack or patch provided by Oracle for the affected versions.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2004-0470?

The risks associated with CVE-2004-0470 include unauthorized access and manipulation of security roles due to the potential removal of necessary security configurations.

5

What is the impact of not addressing CVE-2004-0470?

Not addressing CVE-2004-0470 could result in significant security vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to bypass security roles and gain unauthorized access to applications.

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