CVE-2020-14859

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

Critical · published October 21, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated network attacker can easily compromise Oracle WebLogic Server with just a few clicks! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with no front door — anyone can walk in and take over the kitchen! It’s a recipe for disaster, as it allows malicious users to access and manipulate sensitive data with minimal effort. If exploited, an attacker could fully take over the Oracle WebLogic Server, leading to a catastrophic breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Imagine losing complete control over critical applications and data, exposing your organization to devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with no front door — anyone can walk in and take over the kitchen! It’s a recipe for disaster, as it allows malicious users to access and manipulate sensitive data with minimal effort. This vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit IIOP and T3 protocols, gaining unauthorized access and control over the server without any authentication checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could fully take over the Oracle WebLogic Server, leading to a catastrophic breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Imagine losing complete control over critical applications and data, exposing your organization to devastating consequences! To mitigate this risk, immediately patch to the latest versions: 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, or 14.1.1.0.0. Additionally, consider restricting network access to these protocols to only trusted sources. Don't wait—secure your systems now! You've got this! Follow these steps to fortify your defenses and reclaim control of your server! 🛡️

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
0.03797 · 89.9th 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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