CVE-2023-40571CWE-502

weblogic-framework Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability

Critical · published August 25, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A misstep in data verification means that with just one crafty command echo, an attacker can run wild with remote code execution on your WebLogic framework! Think of it like a restaurant blindly trusting every customer’s order without checking for allergens or dietary restrictions — one wrong dish could send someone to the hospital! As a result, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, leading to disastrous consequences like data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete system takeover. This could be an absolute nightmare for your organization, leaving your sensitive data exposed and your reputation in jeopardy!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant blindly trusting every customer’s order without checking for allergens or dietary restrictions — one wrong dish could send someone to the hospital! This vulnerability in versions 0.2.3 and prior of weblogic-framework stems from improper verification of returned data packets. When a command echo is received, it deserializes malicious data without checks, allowing attackers to execute harmful code remotely.

What to do

As a result, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, leading to disastrous consequences like data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete system takeover. This could be an absolute nightmare for your organization, leaving your sensitive data exposed and your reputation in jeopardy! To safeguard your application, immediately upgrade to version 0.2.4 where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, review your deserialization practices to ensure incoming data is properly validated before processing. 🔒 You’ve got this! With these quick steps, you’ll bolster your defenses and keep that server safe! 🛡️

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
0.01421 · 72.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2023-08-25T20:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 20:27Z
    weblogic-framework Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability
    cvelistv5