CVE-2006-2546

Name: CVE-2006-2546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-23T10:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2546 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A recommended admin password reset mechanism for BEA WebLogic Server 8.1, when followed before October 10, 2005, causes the administrator password to be stored in cleartext in the domain directory, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A recommended admin password reset mechanism for BEA WebLogic Server 8.1, when followed before October 10, 2005, causes the administrator password to be stored in cleartext in the domain directory, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bea	Weblogic Server	8.1

References

http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/193Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20130Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016101
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1828
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26460
http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/193Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20130Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016101
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1828
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26460

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2546?

How severe is CVE-2006-2546?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2546 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2546?

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