CVE-2006-0426: High severity Bea WebLogic Server vulnerability

Published Jan 25, 2006
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Updated

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4, when configuration auditing is enabled and a password change occurs, stores the old and new passwords in cleartext in the DefaultAuditRecorder.log file, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp1
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp2
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp3
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4
Bea WebLogic Server=8.1-sp4

Event History

Jan 25, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Jan 26, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0426?

CVE-2006-0426 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information in cleartext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0426?

To fix CVE-2006-0426, disable configuration auditing or ensure that sensitive data is not logged in cleartext.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-0426?

CVE-2006-0426 affects BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express versions 8.1 through SP4.

4

What information is leaked in CVE-2006-0426?

CVE-2006-0426 leaks both old and new passwords in cleartext within the DefaultAuditRecorder.log file.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2006-0426 remotely?

Yes, attackers can potentially exploit CVE-2006-0426 remotely if they have access to the logged files containing sensitive information.

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