CVE-2007-0408: BEA Weblogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP4 does not properly validate client certificates when reusing cached con

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0408?

weblogic server: upgrade to newer than 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0408 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0408 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-0408 affect?

CVE-2007-0408 affects weblogic server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). BEA Weblogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP4 does not properly validate client certificates when reusing cached connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via an untrusted X.509 certificate.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0408 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 through 8.1 SP4 does not properly validate client certificates when reusing cached connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via an untrusted X.509 certificate.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-23
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

2007-01-23 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bea weblogic server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.1 · 8.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weblogic-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weblogic-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2007-0408?

weblogic server: upgrade to newer than 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0408 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0408 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-2007-0408 affect?

CVE-2007-0408 affects weblogic server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). BEA Weblogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP4 does not properly validate client certificates when reusing cached connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain access via an untrusted X.509 certificate.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0408?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

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