CVE-2006-0420

CVE-2006-0420 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 through SP4 and 7.0 through SP6 does not properly handle when servlets use relative forwarding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slowdown) via unknown attack vectors that cause "looping stack overflow errors."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0420?
BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4 and 7.0 through SP6 does not properly handle when servlets use relative forwarding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slowdown) via unknown attack vectors that cause "looping stack overflow errors."
How severe is CVE-2006-0420?
CVE-2006-0420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0420 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0420?
CVE-2006-0420 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-2006-0420?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0420 published?
CVE-2006-0420 was published on 2006-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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