CVE-2006-0423

CVE-2006-0423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Portal 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 Portal 8.1 through SP3 stores the password for the RDBMS Authentication provider in cleartext in the config.xml file, which allows attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0423?
BEA WebLogic Portal 8.1 through SP3 stores the password for the RDBMS Authentication provider in cleartext in the config.xml file, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2006-0423?
CVE-2006-0423 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0423 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0423?
CVE-2006-0423 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic Portal. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0423?
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-2006-0423 published?
CVE-2006-0423 was published on 2006-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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