# 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-12-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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."

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0970
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24478
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243541
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21636
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22991
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24015155
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23414
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5050

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