CVE-2004-1756

Name: CVE-2004-1756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-04-13T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, and 7.0 SP4 and earlier, when using 2-way SSL with a custom trust manager, may accept a certificate chain even if the trust manager rejects it, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users or servers.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP2 and earlier, and 7.0 SP4 and earlier, when using 2-way SSL with a custom trust manager, may accept a certificate chain even if the trust manager rejects it, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users or servers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bea	Weblogic Server	7.0
Bea	Weblogic Server	8.1

References

http://dev2dev.bea.com/resourcelibrary/advisoriesnotifications/BEA04_54.00.jspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/11358Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1009765Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/566390Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10132Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15862
http://dev2dev.bea.com/resourcelibrary/advisoriesnotifications/BEA04_54.00.jspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/11358Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1009765Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/566390Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10132Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15862

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1756?

How severe is CVE-2004-1756?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1756?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-1756?

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Source: NVD / NIST