CVE-2003-1447: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1447: IBM WebSphere Advanced Server Edition 4.0.4 uses a weak encryption algorithm (XOR and base64 encoding), whi...

IBM WebSphere Advanced Server Edition 4.0.4 uses a weak encryption algorithm (XOR and base64 encoding), which allows local users to decrypt passwords when the configuration file is exported to XML.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue can expose passwords from IBM WebSphere Advanced Server Edition 4.0.4 configuration exports. The product used weak protection based on XOR and base64, so a local user with access to exported XML could recover stored passwords. Business urgency depends on whether legacy WebSphere 4.0.4 systems and exported configuration files still exist. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running IBM WebSphere Advanced Server Edition 4.0.4, especially where configuration has been exported to XML and stored where local users, administrators, backups, or shared support accounts can access it. Treat this as a legacy credential-exposure risk. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation, but exposed application or administrative passwords can create broader compromise paths. Prioritize if WebSphere 4.0.4 remains in production or exported configurations are retained. Mitigation focus: Identify and protect any WebSphere 4.0.4 XML configuration exports.; Restrict local and backup access to exported configuration files.; Rotate passwords found in exposed or historically exported XML files..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 23, 2007, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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websphere-xml-weak-encryption(11245)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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