IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2/6.0.2.1/6.0.2.3/6.0.2.5/6.0.2.7 Web Container information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2/6.0.2.1/6.0.2.3/6.0.2.5/6.0.2.7 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Web Container. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-2433. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2/6.0.2.1/6.0.2.3/6.0.2.5/6.0.2.7 (Application Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Web Container. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2, 6.0.2.1, 6.0.2.3, 6.0.2.5, and 6.0.2.7 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the "administrative console".

The bug was discovered 05/09/2006. The weakness was released 06/27/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-2433 since 05/17/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87073 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console Unauthorized Access (PK17838)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-1.ibm.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26563), SecurityFocus (BID 17919†), OSVDB (25370†), Secunia (SA20793†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12091†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-2214, VDB-2334, VDB-2333 and VDB-2331. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-2433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2341
X-Force: 26563
SecurityFocus: 17919 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20793 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Two Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25370 - IBM WebSphere Application Server administrative console unauthorized access
Vulnerability Center: 12091 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Unspecified Vulnerability, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-1736

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2006 11:40
Updated: 06/22/2025 01:17
Changes: 06/30/2006 11:40 (75), 06/21/2019 14:28 (5), 06/22/2025 01:17 (20)
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