CVE-2006-2462: BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 before Service Pack 4 and 7.0 before Service Pack 6, may send sensitive data over non-

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2462 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 WebLogic Server 8.1 before Service Pack 4 and 7.0 before Service Pack 6, may send sensitive data over non-secure channels when using JTA transactions, which allows remote attackers to read potentially sensitive network traffic.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-19
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

2006-05-19 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bea weblogic server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0 · 7.0 sp1 · 7.0 sp2 · 7.0 sp3 · 7.0 sp4 · 7.0 sp5 · 8.1 · 8.1 sp1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

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 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison weblogic-server sudo apt install weblogic-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> 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_7.0> 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.

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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-2006-2462?

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

Is CVE-2006-2462 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2462 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-2006-2462 affect?

CVE-2006-2462 affects weblogic server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 before Service Pack 4 and 7.0 before Service Pack 6, may send sensitive data over non-secure channels when using JTA transactions, which allows remote attackers to read potentially sensitive network traffic.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2462?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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