CVE-2004-1757: Medium severity Bea WebLogic Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and Express 8.1, SP1 and earlier, stores the administrator password in cleartext in config.xml, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp6
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp5
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0
Bea WebLogic Server=6.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=7.0-sp4

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1757?

The severity of CVE-2004-1757 is considered high due to the exposure of administrator passwords in cleartext leading to potential privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1757?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1757, it's critical to upgrade BEA WebLogic Server and Express to a version that properly secures administrator passwords.

3

What versions of WebLogic Server are affected by CVE-2004-1757?

CVE-2004-1757 affects BEA WebLogic Server versions 6.1, 7.0, and 8.1 including various service packs.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2004-1757?

Local users on systems running the affected versions of WebLogic Server can exploit CVE-2004-1757 to gain elevated privileges.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2004-1757?

The exploitation of CVE-2004-1757 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the WebLogic Server by exposing sensitive password information.

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