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CVE-2006-6637

The Servlet Engine and Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.0.2.17, when ibm-web-ext.xmi sets fileServingEnabled to true and servlet caching is enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain JSP source code and other sensitive information via "specific requests."

Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
19 Dec 2006
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2.7% in the next 30 daysHigher than 85% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Information exposure (CWE-200)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
IBM WebSphere Application ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:ibm:websphere_application_server
  • Version 6.0.2.15
  • Version 6.0.2.13
  • Version 6.0.2.11
  • Version 6.0.2.9
All 8 release lines
  • Version 6.0.2.1
  • Version 6.0.2.3
  • Version 6.0.2.5
  • Version 6.0.2.7
  • Version 6.0.2.9
  • Version 6.0.2.11
  • Version 6.0.2.13
  • Version 6.0.2.15

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-6637
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-6637