CVE-2004-0470

CVE-2004-0470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0470?
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.
How severe is CVE-2004-0470?
CVE-2004-0470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0470 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0470?
CVE-2004-0470 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-2004-0470?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0470 published?
CVE-2004-0470 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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