CVE-2002-2142 Missing authorization in n/a
Improper URL pattern handling in WebLogic Server allows attackers to bypass role-based access controls and security policies.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2142?
CVE-2002-2142 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Bea Weblogic Server, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An undocumented extension for the Servlet mappings in the Servlet 2.3 specification, when upgrading to WebLogic Server and Express 7.0 Service Pack 1 from BEA WebLogic Server and Express 6.0 through 7.0.0.1, does not prepend a "/" character in certain URL patterns, which prevents the proper enforcement of role mappings and policies in applications that use the extension.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2142?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Bea Weblogic Integration, Bea Weblogic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2002-2142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Bea Weblogic Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vx4p-89g5-6935.