CVE-2020-14825

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

Critical · published October 21, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
30%
Percentile
98.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability just by having network access! Imagine a thief slipping through an unlocked service entrance that leads straight into the vault — that’s the danger of CVE-2020-14825 in Oracle WebLogic Server! 🔥 It's like having a restaurant where anyone can just walk in through the back door and access the kitchen without needing to check in. Once inside, they could tamper with the food or even take over the restaurant entirely! An attacker could completely takeover your Oracle WebLogic Server, leading to devastating impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This means they could read sensitive data, alter configurations, or even bring down your entire service! The stakes are incredibly high with a CVSS score of 9.8!

Put simply

It's like having a restaurant where anyone can just walk in through the back door and access the kitchen without needing to check in. Once inside, they could tamper with the food or even take over the restaurant entirely! This vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via IIOP or T3 protocols to gain control over the server, effectively compromising its security without needing any prior authentication.

What to do

An attacker could completely takeover your Oracle WebLogic Server, leading to devastating impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This means they could read sensitive data, alter configurations, or even bring down your entire service! The stakes are incredibly high with a CVSS score of 9.8! Immediately patch affected versions 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0. Restrict network access to these services and consider implementing additional security measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems to protect against unauthorized access. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your servers and boost your security status! 🛡️

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
0.30401 · 98.2th percentile
Published
2020-10-21T14:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 14:04Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core)
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