VDB-2448 · CVE-2006-4136 · BID 19463

IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1 mbean access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component mbean. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-4136. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component mbean. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server before 6.1.0.1 have unspecified impact and attack vectors involving (1) "SOAP requests and responses", (2) mbean, (3) ThreadIdentitySupport, and possibly others.

The weakness was presented 08/10/2006 with IBM (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-4136 since 08/14/2006. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87070 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities (PK26498,PK24334,PK25199)).

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 SecurityFocus (BID 19463†) and Secunia (SA21440†). See VDB-2449, VDB-2447, VDB-2450 and VDB-2446 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Patch: www-1.ibm.com

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: http://www.ibm.com
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2448
SecurityFocus: 19463 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 21440 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-3262

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2006 12:18
Updated: 06/18/2025 18:03
Changes: 08/14/2006 12:18 (62), 04/22/2018 12:53 (7), 06/18/2025 18:03 (20)
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