CVE-2007-0409: BEA WebLogic 7.0 through 7.0 SP6, 8.1 through 8.1 SP4, and 9.0 initial release does not encrypt passwords stor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0409?

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

Q: Is CVE-2007-0409 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0409 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-2007-0409 affect?

CVE-2007-0409 affects weblogic server. Severity is low (CVSS 1.5). BEA WebLogic 7.0 through 7.0 SP6, 8.1 through 8.1 SP4, and 9.0 initial release does not encrypt passwords stored in the JDBCDataSourceFactory MBean Properties, which allows local administrative users to read the cleartext password.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0409?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 1.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0409 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.5) affecting weblogic server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BEA WebLogic 7.0 through 7.0 SP6, 8.1 through 8.1 SP4, and 9.0 initial release does not encrypt passwords stored in the JDBCDataSourceFactory MBean Properties, which allows local administrative users to read the cleartext password.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.5 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
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: <= 7.0 · <= 8.1 · 7.0 · 8.1 · 9.0

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0409?

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

Is CVE-2007-0409 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0409 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-2007-0409 affect?

CVE-2007-0409 affects weblogic server. Severity is low (CVSS 1.5). BEA WebLogic 7.0 through 7.0 SP6, 8.1 through 8.1 SP4, and 9.0 initial release does not encrypt passwords stored in the JDBCDataSourceFactory MBean Properties, which allows local administrative users to read the cleartext password.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0409?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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