CVE-2022-21306

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

Critical · published January 19, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One simple network connection is all it takes for an attacker to compromise your Oracle WebLogic Server! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel lobby where anyone can waltz in and grab a keycard to any room. Without a security check, unauthorized guests can access sensitive information and even take over the entire hotel! If an attacker exploits this weakness, they could completely seize control of your Oracle WebLogic Server, accessing confidential data and wreaking havoc on your organization's integrity and availability. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business operations!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel lobby where anyone can waltz in and grab a keycard to any room. Without a security check, unauthorized guests can access sensitive information and even take over the entire hotel! This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 protocol to execute arbitrary commands, resulting in a full compromise of the Oracle WebLogic Server. Supported vulnerable versions include 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this weakness, they could completely seize control of your Oracle WebLogic Server, accessing confidential data and wreaking havoc on your organization's integrity and availability. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business operations! Immediate patching is essential. Upgrade your Oracle WebLogic Server to the latest supported version to close this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your firewall settings to limit network access to the T3 protocol and strengthen your overall security posture. You've got this! Implement these steps now, and you'll be well on your way to protecting your server from this critical threat. 🛡️

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
0.04141 · 90.8th percentile
Published
2022-01-19T11:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JAN 11:23Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core)
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