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CVE-2017-3248

CriticalPublic exploit

Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server.

Published Jan 27, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2017-3248 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting WebLogic Server (Oracle).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

97%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Core Components). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0 and 12.2.1.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
WebLogic ServerOracle10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, >= 10.3.6.0n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 27, 2017

  2. Last updated

    May 12, 2026

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

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