CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0426

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express versions 8.1 through SP4, when configuration auditing is enabled and a password change occurs, old and new passwords are stored in cleartext in the DefaultAuditRecorder.log file, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves exposure of passwords in cleartext, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and compromise of administrative accounts.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable configuration auditing if not required, or apply security patches provided by the vendor that prevent storing passwords in cleartext.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4, when configuration auditing is enabled and a password change occurs, stores the old and new passwords in cleartext in the DefaultAuditRecorder.log file, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS