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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-21182
CVE-2024-21182:
Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-21182) has been identified in Oracle WebLogic Server's Core component, affecting versions 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.1.0.0. This easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP protocols to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (High) (Oracle CPU, Security Online).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Core component of Oracle's WebLogic Server, a widely used Java EE application server. It can be exploited through network access via T3 and IIOP protocols without requiring authentication. The CVSS vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network-based attack vector, low complexity, and significant confidentiality impact while leaving integrity and availability unaffected (Cybersecurity News, Oracle CPU).
Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-21182 can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. Given WebLogic Server's role in enterprise environments for deploying Java-based applications, compromised systems could experience data breaches, operational disruptions, and regulatory violations (Security Online).
Mitigation and workarounds
Oracle has released patches to address CVE-2024-21182 in its July 2024 Critical Patch Update. For organizations unable to immediately apply patches, temporary mitigation strategies include restricting T3 Protocol Access using WebLogic's default connection filter (weblogic.security.net.ConnectionFilterImpl) and disabling the IIOP protocol. Organizations are strongly advised to apply the latest security patches, restrict network access, and monitor for exploitation attempts (Security Online).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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