How severe is CVE-2007-0408?

CVE-2007-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0408?

CVE-2007-0408 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0408?

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-2007-0408 published?

CVE-2007-0408 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0408

CVE-2007-0408 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% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2007-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BEA Weblogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP4 does not properly validate client certificates when reusing cached connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via an untrusted X.509 certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0408?: BEA Weblogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP4 does not properly validate client certificates when reusing cached connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via an untrusted X.509 certificate.
How severe is CVE-2007-0408?: CVE-2007-0408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0408?: CVE-2007-0408 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0408?: 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-2007-0408 published?: CVE-2007-0408 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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