CVE-2007-0413: BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP5 stores cleartext data in a backup of config.xml after offline editing,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0413?

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

Q: Is CVE-2007-0413 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0413 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-2007-0413 affect?

CVE-2007-0413 affects weblogic server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP5 stores cleartext data in a backup of config.xml after offline editing, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this backup file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0413?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0413 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) 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 SP5 stores cleartext data in a backup of config.xml after offline editing, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this backup file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0413?

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

Is CVE-2007-0413 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0413 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-2007-0413 affect?

CVE-2007-0413 affects weblogic server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 through 8.1 SP5 stores cleartext data in a backup of config.xml after offline editing, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this backup file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0413?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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