CVE-2003-0640: BEA WebLogic Server and Express, when using NodeManager to start servers, provides Operator users with privile

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0640 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting weblogic server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BEA WebLogic Server and Express, when using NodeManager to start servers, provides Operator users with privileges to overwrite usernames and passwords, which may allow Operators to gain Admin privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-08-27
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

2003-08-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bea weblogic server MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2003-0640?

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

Is CVE-2003-0640 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0640 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-2003-0640 affect?

CVE-2003-0640 affects weblogic server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). BEA WebLogic Server and Express, when using NodeManager to start servers, provides Operator users with privileges to overwrite usernames and passwords, which may allow Operators to gain Admin privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0640?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

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References

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