CVE-2006-2469
CVE-2006-2469 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The HTTP handlers in BEA WebLogic Server 9.0, 8.1 up to SP5, 7.0 up to SP6, and 6.1 up to SP7 stores the username and password in cleartext in the WebLogic Server log when access to a web application or protected JWS fails, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2469?
- The HTTP handlers in BEA WebLogic Server 9.0, 8.1 up to SP5, 7.0 up to SP6, and 6.1 up to SP7 stores the username and password in cleartext in the WebLogic Server log when access to a web application or protected JWS fails, which allows attackers to gain privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2469?
- CVE-2006-2469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2469 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-2006-2469?
- CVE-2006-2469 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2469?
- 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-2006-2469 published?
- CVE-2006-2469 was published on 2006-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20130
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016098
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1828
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26463
Affected products (19)
- cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:6.0:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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: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: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:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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