Unscored severity · published Mar 20, 2007
CVE-2006-7164
SimpleFileServlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.1 through 5.0.2.7 on Linux and UNIX does not block certain invalid URIs and does not issue a security challenge, which…
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CVSS
1.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
SimpleFileServlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.1 through 5.0.2.7 on Linux and UNIX does not block certain invalid URIs and does not issue a security challenge, which allows remote attackers to read secure files and obtain sensitive information via certain requests.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.5% · higher than 74% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WA
Websphere Application Server · Ibm
5.0.1; 5.0.2; 5.0.2.1; 5.0.2.2; 5.0.2.3; 5.0.2.4; +12 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-7164
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-7164
Patch
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24013029
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