CVE-2006-6637 json
The Servlet Engine and Web Container in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) before 6.0.2.17, when ibm-web-ext.xmi sets fileServingEnable…
published 2006-12-19 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-6620
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 85%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/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=swg27006876
patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/23414
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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www-1.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24015155
vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/0970
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/24478
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/5050
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
- www-1.ibm.com /support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243541
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securityfocus.com
/bid/21636
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/22991
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-6637
- NVD CVE-2006-6637
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