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BEA WebLogic Scripts Server scripts Source Disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
BEA WebLogic may be tricked into revealing the source code of JSP scripts.

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

BEA WebLogic may be tricked into revealing the source code of JSP scripts
by using simple URL encoding of characters in the filename extension.

e.g.: default.js%70 (=default.jsp) won't be considered as a script but
rather as a simple document.

Vulnerable systems: WebLogic version 5.1.0 SP 6

Immune systems: WebLogic version 5.1.0 SP 8

Solution: Use the official patch available at http://www.bea.com

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID: 2527

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