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CVE-2005-1742: BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and SP3 allows users with the Monitor security role to "shrin

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1742 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting weblogic server, weblogic portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and SP3 allows users with the Monitor security role to "shrink or reset JDBC connection pools."

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2005-05-24
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bea · oracle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

bea weblogic server DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.0 · 6.0 sp1 · 6.0 sp2 · 6.1 · 6.1 sp1 · 6.1 sp2 · 6.1 sp3 · 6.1 sp4
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0
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 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison weblogic-server sudo apt install weblogic-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> 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_6.0> 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.
oracle weblogic portal DOWNGRADE
Affected: 8.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy weblogic-portal || rpm -q weblogic-portal || weblogic-portal --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison weblogic-portal sudo apt install weblogic-portal=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold weblogic-portal
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list weblogic-portal sudo dnf downgrade weblogic-portal-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add weblogic-portal
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.
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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-2005-1742?

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

Is CVE-2005-1742 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1742 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-2005-1742 affect?

CVE-2005-1742 affects weblogic server, weblogic portal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and SP3 allows users with the Monitor security role to "shrink or reset JDBC connection pools."

How urgent is CVE-2005-1742?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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