How severe is CVE-2003-1222?

CVE-2003-1222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1222?

CVE-2003-1222 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1222 published?

CVE-2003-1222 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1222

CVE-2003-1222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BEA Weblogic Express and Server 8.0 through 8.1 SP 1, when using a foreign Java Message Service (JMS) provider, echoes the password for the foreign provider to the console and stores it in cleartext in config.xml, which could allow attackers to obtain the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1222?: BEA Weblogic Express and Server 8.0 through 8.1 SP 1, when using a foreign Java Message Service (JMS) provider, echoes the password for the foreign provider to the console and stores it in cleartext in config.xml, which could allow attackers to obtain the password.
How severe is CVE-2003-1222?: CVE-2003-1222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1222?: CVE-2003-1222 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1222 published?: CVE-2003-1222 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:*:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp1:express:*:*:*:*:*

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