CVE-2008-4679: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4679: The Web Services Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.31 and 6.1...

The Web Services Security component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.31 and 6.1 before 6.1.0.19, when Certificate Store Collections is configured to use Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL), does not call the setRevocationEnabled method on the PKIXBuilderParameters object, which prevents the "Java security method" from checking the revocation status of X.509 certificates and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a SOAP message with a revoked certificate.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affected older IBM WebSphere Application Server deployments that relied on certificate revocation lists for web service security. In a specific configuration, the server could fail to check whether a client certificate had been revoked, allowing access that should have been blocked. Exposure is limited to legacy WebSphere Application Server 6.0.2 or 6.1 environments using Web Services Security, Certificate Store Collections, and CRLs. Systems not using this certificate validation path are not shown as affected in the supplied sources. Treat as targeted legacy risk. It can undermine certificate-based access controls, but exposure requires an old WebSphere version and a specific CRL configuration. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing SOAP services first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WAS to 6.0.2.31, 6.1.0.19, or later supported fixed levels.; Review IBM APAR PK61258 and linked IBM guidance for official remediation details.; Inventory web services that depend on CRL-based client certificate authorization..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 22, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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