IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 6.1 Eal4 Authentication Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server and classified as very critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Eal4 Authentication. Such manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-6136. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server (Application Server Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Eal4 Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0 before Fix Pack 3 (6.1.0.3) does not perform EAL4 authentication checks at the proper time during "registering of response operation," which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The bug was discovered 11/17/2006. The weakness was shared 11/27/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-6136 since 11/27/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD (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 87062 (IBM Websphere EAL4 Authentication Unspecified Vulnerability (PK29847)).

Upgrading to version 6.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (30686), SecurityFocus (BID 21204†), OSVDB (30533†), Secunia (SA23028†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14226†). The entries VDB-2699, VDB-2701, VDB-2700 and VDB-33463 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebSphere Application Server 6.1.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-6136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33464
X-Force: 30686
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: 30533 - CVE-2006-6136 - IBM - WebSphere Application Server - Unspecified Issue
Vulnerability Center: 14226 - IBM Websphere Application Server 6.1.0 before Fix Pack 3 Unspecified EAL4 Checks Vulnerability, 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 (60), 07/14/2019 12:42 (8), 06/15/2025 14:55 (21)
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