How severe is CVE-2008-0901?

CVE-2008-0901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0901?

CVE-2008-0901 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0901?

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-2008-0901 published?

CVE-2008-0901 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0901

CVE-2008-0901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Bea Weblogic Server
Published: 2008-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BEA WebLogic Server and Express 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, even when account lockout has been activated, via crafted URLs that indicate whether a guessed password is successful or not.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0901?: BEA WebLogic Server and Express 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, even when account lockout has been activated, via crafted URLs that indicate whether a guessed password is successful or not.
How severe is CVE-2008-0901?: CVE-2008-0901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0901?: CVE-2008-0901 primarily affects Bea Weblogic Server. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0901?: 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-2008-0901 published?: CVE-2008-0901 was published on 2008-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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:7.0:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:7.0:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:8.1:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:8.1:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:9.2:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea:weblogic_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bea_systems:weblogic_server:10.0_mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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