CVE-2020-14883KEV · OVERDUE

Oracle WebLogic Server Unspecified Vulnerability

High · published October 21, 2020

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1635
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
98%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚡ A high-privileged attacker with just network access can completely compromise your Oracle WebLogic Server! 🚨 Think of this like an insider threat at a high-security facility who has the keys to every door — they can waltz in and take over everything without even setting off the alarm! If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could seize full control of your WebLogic Server, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, tampering with system integrity, and potentially disrupting services entirely. The consequences of such a breach could be absolutely devastating for your organization!

Put simply

Think of this like an insider threat at a high-security facility who has the keys to every door — they can waltz in and take over everything without even setting off the alarm! This vulnerability exists due to insufficient access controls in the WebLogic Server console, allowing attackers with network access to execute commands and take control of the server remotely.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could seize full control of your WebLogic Server, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, tampering with system integrity, and potentially disrupting services entirely. The consequences of such a breach could be absolutely devastating for your organization! To mitigate this risk, urgently patch your WebLogic Server to at least version 12.2.1.4.0 or later. Ensure that proper access controls are implemented and limit network access to trusted sources only. Regularly review and update your security configurations. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be safeguarding your server in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.97734 · 99.9th 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