BEA WebLogic contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication settings. The problem is that the application does not restrict invalid login attempts, which may allow a remote attacker to conduct a brute-force attack against a username and gain unauthorized access resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Authentication Management
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, BEA Systems has released a patch to address this vulnerability.