How severe is CVE-2006-2546?

CVE-2006-2546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2546?

CVE-2006-2546 affects Bea Weblogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2546?

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

When was CVE-2006-2546 published?

CVE-2006-2546 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2546

CVE-2006-2546 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2006-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A recommended admin password reset mechanism for BEA WebLogic Server 8.1, when followed before October 10, 2005, causes the administrator password to be stored in cleartext in the domain directory, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2546?: A recommended admin password reset mechanism for BEA WebLogic Server 8.1, when followed before October 10, 2005, causes the administrator password to be stored in cleartext in the domain directory, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2006-2546?: CVE-2006-2546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2546?: CVE-2006-2546 affects Bea Weblogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2546 published?: CVE-2006-2546 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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