How severe is CVE-2005-4704?

CVE-2005-4704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-4704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4704?

CVE-2005-4704 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4704?

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

When was CVE-2005-4704 published?

CVE-2005-4704 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4704

CVE-2005-4704 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP3, 7.0 through SP6, and 6.1 through SP7, when SSL is intended to be used, causes an unencrypted protocol to be used in certain unspecified circumstances, which causes user credentials to be sent across the network in cleartext and allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4704?: Unspecified vulnerability in BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP3, 7.0 through SP6, and 6.1 through SP7, when SSL is intended to be used, causes an unencrypted protocol to be used in certain unspecified circumstances, which causes user credentials to be sent across the network in cleartext and allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-4704?: CVE-2005-4704 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4704?: CVE-2005-4704 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4704 published?: CVE-2005-4704 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.1:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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