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CVE-2022-21371

HighExploitedPublic exploit

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

Published Jan 19, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2022-21371 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting WebLogic Server (Oracle).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 19, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 93% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

93%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Container). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedAug 19, 2022n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

5 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
WebLogic ServerOracle12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, >= 12.1.3.0.0n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 19, 2022

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Aug 19, 2022

  3. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

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