CVE-2005-3498

Name: CVE-2005-3498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-04T00:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.x before 5.02.15, 5.1.x before 5.1.1.8, and 6.x before fixpack V6.0.2.5, when session trace is enabled, records a full URL including the queryString in the trace logs when an application encodes a URL, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 11.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.x before 5.02.15, 5.1.x before 5.1.1.8, and 6.x before fixpack V6.0.2.5, when session trace is enabled, records a full URL including the queryString in the trace logs when an application encodes a URL, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.29%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 5.0.0, < 5.02.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.1.8
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.2.5

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015134Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24010781Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15303Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2291Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015134Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24010781Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15303Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2291Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3498?

How severe is CVE-2005-3498?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3498?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST