CVE-2004-1756

CVE-2004-1756 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

Description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, and 7.0 SP4 and earlier, when using 2-way SSL with a custom trust manager, may accept a certificate chain even if the trust manager rejects it, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users or servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1756?
BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, and 7.0 SP4 and earlier, when using 2-way SSL with a custom trust manager, may accept a certificate chain even if the trust manager rejects it, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users or servers.
How severe is CVE-2004-1756?
CVE-2004-1756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1756 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1756?
CVE-2004-1756 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1756?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1756 published?
CVE-2004-1756 was published on 2004-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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