CVE-2017-3248
CriticalPublic exploitEasily 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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WebLogic ServerOracle | 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, >= 10.3.6.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 27, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
References
- advisory95465
- patchhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html
- exploitMSF weblogic_deserialize_unicastref.rb
- exploitExploitDB-44998
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152357/Oracle-Weblogic-Server-Deserialization-RMI-UnicastRef-Remote-Code-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Core Components).
Affected: WebLogic Server (Oracle) versions 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, >= 10.3.6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
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.
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