CVE-2007-4616: The SSL server implementation in BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 Gold through SP7, 8.1 Gold through SP6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-4616 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting weblogic server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SSL server implementation in BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 Gold through SP7, 8.1 Gold through SP6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 Gold through MP1, and 10.0 sometimes selects the null cipher when no other cipher is compatible between the server and client, which might allow remote attackers to intercept communications.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-08-31
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

2007-08-31 00:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:44 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 · 7.0 sp6 · 7.0 sp7

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-2007-4616?

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

Is CVE-2007-4616 being exploited?

CVE-2007-4616 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-2007-4616 affect?

CVE-2007-4616 affects weblogic server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The SSL server implementation in BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 Gold through SP7, 8.1 Gold through SP6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 Gold through MP1, and 10.0 sometimes selects the null cipher when no other cipher is compatible between the server and client, wh

How urgent is CVE-2007-4616?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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