CVE-2006-6637

Description

The Servlet Engine and Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.0.2.17, when ibm-web-ext.xmi sets fileServingEnabled to true and servlet caching is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain JSP source code and other sensitive information via "specific requests."

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.77% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0970 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24478 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243541
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876 patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21636 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22991 vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24015155 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23414 third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5050 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6637?
CVE-2006-6637 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6637?
To fix CVE-2006-6637, 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-2006-6637 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6637 is being actively exploited. 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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