CVE-2020-14687

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core)

Critical · published July 15, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A single unguarded network access point could lead to the complete takeover of your Oracle WebLogic Server! Think of this vulnerability as leaving the front door wide open in a high-security building — the moment someone walks in, they have full access to everything inside. It's an invitation for mischief! An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability and wreak havoc on your system. We're talking total control over the Oracle WebLogic Server, which can compromise not just confidentiality, but also the integrity and availability of your entire infrastructure. Talk about a nightmare scenario!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as leaving the front door wide open in a high-security building — the moment someone walks in, they have full access to everything inside. It's an invitation for mischief! CVE-2020-14687 allows attackers to exploit Oracle WebLogic Server components through IIOP or T3 protocols. This means that they can bypass authentication entirely and execute arbitrary commands, putting the entire environment at risk.

What to do

An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this vulnerability and wreak havoc on your system. We're talking total control over the Oracle WebLogic Server, which can compromise not just confidentiality, but also the integrity and availability of your entire infrastructure. Talk about a nightmare scenario! To defend against this precarious situation, patch your Oracle WebLogic Server to the latest supported versions: 12.2.1.4.0 or 14.1.1.0.0. Additionally, restrict access to sensitive components only to trusted networks and users to mitigate the risk. Don't delay — this needs to be prioritized immediately! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to fortifying your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02006 · 80.7th percentile
Published
2020-07-15T17:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUL 17:34Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core)
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