LOW
CVE-2005-4761
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
1.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP4 and earlier, 7.0 SP5 and earlier, and 6.1 SP7 and earlier log the Java command line at server startup, which might include sensitive information (passwords or keyphrases) in the server log file when the -D option is used.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-4761 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
bea1 product(s)
weblogic server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/152Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17138Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/152Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17138Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-4761
CVSS Score1.2 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-4761 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.