CVE-2005-4757

Description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP3 and earlier, and 7.0 SP5 and earlier, do not properly "constrain" a "/" (slash) servlet root URL pattern, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended servlet protections.

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory bea.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/147 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15052 third party advisory vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/17138 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4757?
CVE-2005-4757 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-4757?
To fix CVE-2005-4757, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-4757 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-4757 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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