IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-5324. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1.0.1 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Web Services Notification (WSN) security component of IBM WebSphere Application Server before 6.1.0.2 allows attackers to obtain unspecified access without supplying a username and password, aka PK28374.

The bug was discovered 09/18/2006. The weakness was released 10/17/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5324 since 10/17/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 29 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 87065 (IBM WebSphere WSN Authentication Bypass (PK28374)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29642), SecurityFocus (BID 20455†), OSVDB (29614†), Secunia (SA22372†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14699†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-1218, VDB-2604, VDB-2606 and VDB-2605. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0.2

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09/18/2006 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5324 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5324
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32781
X-Force: 29642
SecurityFocus: 20455 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22372 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Three Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 29614 - CVE-2006-5324 - IBM - WebSphere Application Server - Access-bypass Issue
Vulnerability Center: 14699 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Web Service Notification Security Component Unspecified Access, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4000

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/24/2026 12:54
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (63), 07/17/2019 07:15 (5), 06/15/2025 22:13 (20), 04/24/2026 12:54 (1)
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