7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-0423

First published: Wed Jan 25 2006(Updated: )

BEA WebLogic Portal 8.1 through SP3 stores the password for the RDBMS Authentication provider in cleartext in the config.xml file, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BEA WebLogic Portal=8.1
BEA WebLogic Portal=8.1-sp1
BEA WebLogic Portal=8.1-sp2
BEA WebLogic Portal=8.1-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0423?

    CVE-2006-0423 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the storage of passwords in cleartext.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0423?

    To fix CVE-2006-0423, ensure that passwords are stored securely and inaccessible in the configuration files.

  • What versions of BEA WebLogic Portal are affected by CVE-2006-0423?

    CVE-2006-0423 affects BEA WebLogic Portal 8.1 through SP3 versions.

  • What are the potential risks of exploiting CVE-2006-0423?

    Exploiting CVE-2006-0423 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and privileges to the database through cleartext credentials.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-0423?

    There are no specific patches for CVE-2006-0423; it is recommended to upgrade to a more secure version.

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