IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.1.1.13 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.1.1.13. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-7198. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 5.1.1.13 (Application Server Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. 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:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 5.1.1.14, and WAS for z/OS 601 before 6.0.2.13, has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "Potential security exposure," aka PK26123.

The bug was discovered 04/27/2007. The weakness was released 04/30/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-7198 since 04/30/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/14/2025).

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 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 87052 (IBM Websphere Application Server Security Component Unspecified Vulnerability (PK26123)).

Upgrading to version 5.1.1.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (33949), OSVDB (41607†), Secunia (SA25045†), SecurityTracker (ID 1017976†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22106†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-30286, VDB-30285 and VDB-30284. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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 5.1.1.14

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-7198 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-7198
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-36481
X-Force: 33949
Secunia: 25045
OSVDB: 41607 - CVE-2006-7198 - IBM - WebSphere Application Server - Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1017976
Vulnerability Center: 22106 - IBM WebSphere Application Server < 5.1.1.14 Unspecified \, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-1553

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 14:56
Updated: 06/14/2025 21:14
Changes: 03/13/2015 14:56 (63), 09/04/2019 14:15 (3), 06/14/2025 21:14 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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