BEA WebLogic Server up to 8.1 Stored Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in BEA WebLogic Server up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebLogic Server. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution (Stored). This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2005-4763. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in BEA WebLogic Server up to 8.1 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component WebLogic Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability (Stored). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP4 and earlier, 7.0 SP6 and earlier, and 6.1 SP7 and earlier, when Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) is used, sometimes include a password in an exception message that is sent to a client or stored in a log file, which might allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2005. The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4763 since 03/31/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 81 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87160 (Oracle WebLogic Server and Express IIOP Protocol Information Disclosure (BEA05-100.00)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (22590), SecurityFocus (BID 15052†), OSVDB (20107†), Secunia (SA17138†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-11768†). The entries VDB-1787, VDB-28476, VDB-28076 and VDB-28075 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Remote Code Execution / Stored
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

10/10/2005 🔍
10/11/2005 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2005 +81 days 🔍
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03/31/2006 +90 days 🔍
06/04/2006 +65 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3203 days 🔍
06/26/2025 +3759 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-4763 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4763
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28072
X-Force: 22590
SecurityFocus: 15052 - BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 17138
OSVDB: 20107 - CVE-2005-4763 - BEA - WebLogic Server - Information Disclosure Issue
Vulnerability Center: 11768 - BEA WebLogic Server \x26 Express Disclose Password in Exception Message, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 06/26/2025 05:07
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (59), 06/20/2019 06:32 (4), 06/26/2025 05:07 (18)
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