CVE-2018-3245

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Core Components)

published October 17, 2018

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
94%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated network access is all it takes to seize control of Oracle WebLogic Server! 🔥 Imagine a hotel with a back door that anyone can walk through without a key — that’s how this exploit works, letting attackers slip right into the server without a hassle! If exploited, an attacker could take over the Oracle WebLogic Server entirely, accessing sensitive data and altering its functionality with ease. It’s like handing over the master key to your data center — absolutely devastating! This vulnerability affects critical components, potentially leading to total system compromise.

Put simply

Imagine a hotel with a back door that anyone can walk through without a key — that’s how this exploit works, letting attackers slip right into the server without a hassle! CVE-2018-3245 is a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allowing unauthenticated attackers with access via T3 to compromise the server. This makes it quite easy for malicious actors to exploit the system without needing any credentials.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take over the Oracle WebLogic Server entirely, accessing sensitive data and altering its functionality with ease. It’s like handing over the master key to your data center — absolutely devastating! This vulnerability affects critical components, potentially leading to total system compromise. Patch affected versions 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.3 immediately to the latest versions provided by Oracle. Additionally, consider implementing network access controls to restrict access to the WebLogic servers. Regularly review and update your server configurations to maintain security. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your Oracle WebLogic Server and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.94281 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2018-10-17T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 01:00Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Core Components)
    cvelistv5