CVE-2023-21839KEV · OVERDUE

Oracle WebLogic Server Unspecified Vulnerability

High · published January 17, 2023

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.5. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 100.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1251
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
100%
Percentile
100.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Picture this: an uninvited guest sneaks into your party because the door was left wide open. That's exactly what can happen with CVE-2023-21839 in Oracle WebLogic Server! 🔥 Think of Oracle WebLogic Server as a secured vault that should only be accessed by trusted personnel. But this vulnerability acts like a misplaced access code that allows anyone with the right network access to stroll right in and see everything inside without even breaking a sweat. If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical data or even commandeer the entire WebLogic Server! This means sensitive information could be compromised, leading to potentially devastating consequences for organizations relying on this software.

Put simply

Think of Oracle WebLogic Server as a secured vault that should only be accessed by trusted personnel. But this vulnerability acts like a misplaced access code that allows anyone with the right network access to stroll right in and see everything inside without even breaking a sweat. CVE-2023-21839 allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP protocols to compromise the Oracle WebLogic Server, affecting supported versions 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it poses a significant risk to confidentiality.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical data or even commandeer the entire WebLogic Server! This means sensitive information could be compromised, leading to potentially devastating consequences for organizations relying on this software. Immediately patch your Oracle WebLogic Server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Review your network access controls and restrict access to the affected components to secure your critical data. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to securing your server in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99900 · 100.0th percentile
Published
2023-01-17T23:35Z
KEV added
2023-05-01 · due 2023-05-22
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 22
    kev
  • 17 JAN 23:35Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core)
    cvelistv5