CVE-2005-4766

Name: CVE-2005-4766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP4 and earlier, and 7.0 SP5 and earlier, do not encrypt multicast traffic, which might allow remote attackers to read sensitive cluster synchronization messages by sniffing the multicast traffic.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP4 and earlier, and 7.0 SP5 and earlier, do not encrypt multicast traffic, which might allow remote attackers to read sensitive cluster synchronization messages by sniffing the multicast traffic.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.3th 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/pub/advisory/157Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17138Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15052Patch
http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/157Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17138Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15052Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4766?

How severe is CVE-2005-4766?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4766?

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