IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2006-6135. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server (Application Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0 before Fix Pack 3 (6.1.0.3) have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to (1) a "Potential security vulnerability" (PK29725) and (2) "Potential security exposure" (PK30831).

The bug was discovered 11/17/2006. The weakness was presented 11/27/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-6135 since 11/27/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/15/2025).

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 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 87060 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities (PK29725,PK30831)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30684), SecurityFocus (BID 21204†), OSVDB (30532†), Secunia (SA23028†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14225†). See VDB-2699, VDB-2701, VDB-2700 and VDB-33464 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
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VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0

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11/17/2006 🔍
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11/27/2006 +7 days 🔍
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02/11/2007 +76 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2951 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-6135 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6135
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33463
X-Force: 30684
SecurityFocus: 21204 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Prior to 6.1.0.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 23028 - IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 30532 - IBM WebSphere Application Server unspecified
Vulnerability Center: 14225 - IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0 before Fix Pack 3 Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-4639

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 06/15/2025 14:55
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (59), 07/14/2019 12:34 (8), 06/15/2025 14:55 (21)
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