CVE-2021-2135

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

Critical · published April 22, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
8%
Percentile
95.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single network request can give attackers the keys to your Oracle WebLogic Server! 🔥 Think of it as someone having a VIP pass to a concert—they can stroll right in without a ticket and take control of the stage. In this case, the T3 and IIOP protocols act like a backdoor entrance that shouldn't exist. An attacker could completely seize control of your Oracle WebLogic Server, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even a full system takeover, leaving your organization vulnerable to devastating consequences!

Put simply

Think of it as someone having a VIP pass to a concert—they can stroll right in without a ticket and take control of the stage. In this case, the T3 and IIOP protocols act like a backdoor entrance that shouldn't exist. This vulnerability in the Coherence Container of Oracle WebLogic Server allows unauthenticated attackers to connect via T3 or IIOP, exploiting the server without any prior authentication or permissions required.

What to do

An attacker could completely seize control of your Oracle WebLogic Server, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data. This could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even a full system takeover, leaving your organization vulnerable to devastating consequences! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to the latest patch versions of Oracle WebLogic Server—12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0 or higher. Ensure that network access to T3 and IIOP ports is restricted to trusted sources only. Regularly review your security configurations! You've got this! Secure your server and keep the attackers out! 🛡️

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
0.08438 · 95.0th percentile
Published
2021-04-22T21:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 APR 21:53Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Coherence Container)
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