Unscored severity · published Dec 19, 2006
CVE-2006-6637
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…
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CVSS
2.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.7% · higher than 86% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WA
Websphere Application Server · Ibm
6.0.2.1; 6.0.2.3; 6.0.2.5; 6.0.2.7; 6.0.2.9; 6.0.2.11; +2 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-6637
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-6637
Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/23414
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24478
www-1.ibm.com
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243541
www-1.ibm.com
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24015155
Patch
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21636
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