# CVE-2005-4767: BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP5 and earlier, and 7.0 SP6 and earlier, when using username/password authentication, does not

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-04-01 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 SP5 and earlier, and 7.0 SP6 and earlier, when using username/password authentication, does not lock out a username after the maximum number of invalid login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15052
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/161
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17138
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/178
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17168

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