CVE-2020-14882KEV · OVERDUE

Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published October 21, 2020

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 100.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1635
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
100%
Percentile
100.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 This one's a wake-up call! An unauthenticated attacker can exploit Oracle WebLogic Server with ease, like finding an open door in a supposedly secure building. 🔥 Think of Oracle WebLogic Server as a high-security vault. If someone can slip in through an unlocked door (thanks to this vulnerability), they can rummage through all the valuable assets inside without anyone noticing. It's like leaving the vault key in plain sight! An attacker could completely take over the Oracle WebLogic Server, leading to catastrophic consequences. This isn't just about accessing data; it opens the floodgates for modifying, deleting, or even shutting down critical services. The fallout can be absolutely devastating, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability!

Put simply

Think of Oracle WebLogic Server as a high-security vault. If someone can slip in through an unlocked door (thanks to this vulnerability), they can rummage through all the valuable assets inside without anyone noticing. It's like leaving the vault key in plain sight! CVE-2020-14882 is a vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server Console that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system over HTTP. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the flaw can lead to a total server compromise without requiring credentials or user interaction.

What to do

An attacker could completely take over the Oracle WebLogic Server, leading to catastrophic consequences. This isn't just about accessing data; it opens the floodgates for modifying, deleting, or even shutting down critical services. The fallout can be absolutely devastating, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability! Immediate action is essential: patch your WebLogic Server to the latest version (14.1.1.0.0 and above) to close this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing network segmentation to limit HTTP access to the Console. Don't wait—secure your systems now! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero, keeping your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

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
0.99997 · 100.0th percentile
Published
2020-10-21T14:04Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 3
    kev
  • 21 OCT 14:04Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Console)
    cvelistv5