UNKNOWN CVSS 7.1
Published: 2008-02-22

CVE-2008-0901

bea weblogic_server Security Advisory (CVE-2008-0901)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-0901 impacting bea weblogic_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
BEA WebLogic Server and Express 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, even when account lockout has been activated, via crafted URLs that indicate whether a guessed password is successful or not.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product bea / weblogic_server
Affected Versions 7.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-0901 impacting bea weblogic_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-0901.yaml
id: cve-2008-0901

info:
  name: bea weblogic_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-0901 affecting bea weblogic_server.
    Evaluation: BEA WebLogic Server and Express 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks, even when account lockout h...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-0901
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.1
    cve-id: CVE-2008-0901
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2008-0901,bea,weblogic_server,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "weblogic_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-0901.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-0901
# Target: bea weblogic_server | CVSS: 7.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-0901 (bea weblogic_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against bea weblogic_server scope (7.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-0901.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-0901
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install weblogic_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade weblogic_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update weblogic_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i weblogic_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i weblogic_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-0901 in bea weblogic_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update bea weblogic_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-0901?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-0901?

CVE-2008-0901 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-0901
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor bea
Product weblogic_server
Published 2008-02-22
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N