CVE-2018-2998: Medium severity oracle weblogic server vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2018

Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: SAML). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.2 and 12.2.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

4 affected components

ORACLE WebLogic Server=10.3.6.0.0

ORACLE WebLogic Server=12.1.3.0.0

ORACLE WebLogic Server=12.2.1.2.0

ORACLE WebLogic Server=12.2.1.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html

Event History

Jul 18, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2998?

CVE-2018-2998 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2998?

To fix CVE-2018-2998, Oracle recommends updating to the latest patched version of the affected Oracle WebLogic Server.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-2998?

CVE-2018-2998 affects Oracle WebLogic Server versions 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.2, and 12.2.1.3.

Can CVE-2018-2998 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-2998 can be easily exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

What impact does CVE-2018-2998 have on system security?

CVE-2018-2998 can compromise the affected Oracle WebLogic Server, potentially allowing unauthorized access and operations.