CVE-2005-3498 json
IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.x before 5.02.15, 5.1.x before 5.1.1.8, and 6.x before fixpack V6.0.2.5, when session trace is enabled…
published 2005-11-04 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2005-3497
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 11.2%
- EPSS 11.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.x before 5.02.15, 5.1.x before 5.1.1.8, and 6.x before fixpack V6.0.2.5, when session trace is enabled, records a full URL including the queryString in the trace logs when an application encodes a URL, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Patch / fix
- ibm websphere_application_server 5.1.1.8, 5.02.15, 6.0.2.5
Exploit prediction
11.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/http/options HTTP Options Detection metasploit auxiliary, normal rank
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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www-1.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24010781
vendor-advisory
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www-1.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/15303
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1015134
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2005/2291
vdb-entry, permissions-required, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2005-3498
- NVD CVE-2005-3498
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