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CVE-2020-2801: 
Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2020-2801 is a critical vulnerability affecting Oracle WebLogic Server versions 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0. The vulnerability exists in the Core component of Oracle WebLogic Server and was disclosed in April 2020 (Oracle CPU).

Technical details

The vulnerability is easily exploitable and allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via IIOP or T3 protocols to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. The vulnerability has received a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 9.8 (Critical), with the vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (MITRE).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in complete takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (Oracle CPU).

Mitigation and workarounds

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability in their April 2020 Critical Patch Update. However, the patch will only be effective if the WebLogic Server instance is using JDK 1.7.0_191 or later, or JDK 1.8.0_181 or later (Oracle CPU).

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