BEA WebLogic Server JSP error source code disclosure

weblogic-jsp-error-source-disclosure (26461) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

BEA WebLogic Server could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. If a site deploys JavaServer Pages (JSP) with compilation errors, a remote attacker could send a specially-crafted request to an affected JSP file to cause the file's source code to be returned.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Refer to BEA Systems Inc. Security Advisory: (BEA06-130.00) for upgrade information. See References.

References:

  • BEA Systems Inc. Security Advisory: (BEA06-130.00): JSP showcode vulnerability.
  • BID-17982: BEA WebLogic Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2006-2466: BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 up to SP4 and 7.0 up to SP6 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of JSP pages during certain circumstances related to a timing window when a compilation error occurs, aka the JSP showcode vulnerability.
  • SA20130: BEA WebLogic Server/Express Multiple Security Issues
  • SECTRACK ID: 1016100: WebLogic JSP Compilation Error May Allow Remote Users to View JSP Source Code
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-1828: BEA WebLogic Multiple Security Bypass and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

Platforms Affected:

  • Oracle WebLogic Server 7.0 SP6
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 8.1 SP4
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 8.1
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 8.1 SP1
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 8.1 SP2
  • Oracle WebLogic Server 8.1 SP3

Reported:

May 15, 2006

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