CVE-2002-0106: BEA Systems Weblogic Server 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of requests

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0106 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting weblogic server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BEA Systems Weblogic Server 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of requests to .JSP files that contain an MS-DOS device name.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.1% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bea

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-03-25 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bea weblogic server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.1 · 6.1 sp1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weblogic-server || rpm -q weblogic-server || weblogic-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison weblogic-server sudo apt install weblogic-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo apt-mark hold weblogic-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list weblogic-server sudo dnf downgrade weblogic-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add weblogic-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: BEA Systems WebLogic Server and Express 7.0 - Null Character Denial of Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0106?

weblogic server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0106 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0106 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0106 affect?

CVE-2002-0106 affects weblogic server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). BEA Systems Weblogic Server 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of requests to .JSP files that contain an MS-DOS device name.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0106?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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