CVE-2020-14644: Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2020
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Updated

Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains a deserialization vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 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 IIOP, T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

4 affected components
ORACLE WebLogic Server=12.2.1.3.0
ORACLE WebLogic Server=12.2.1.4.0
ORACLE WebLogic Server=14.1.1.0.0
ORACLE WebLogic Server

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle WebLogic Server (Oracle Fusion Middleware) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.2.1.3.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle WebLogic Server (Oracle Fusion Middleware) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.2.1.4.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle WebLogic Server (Oracle Fusion Middleware) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1.1.0.0
  4. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to Oracle WebLogic Server’s T3 and IIOP interfaces so unauthenticated attackers cannot reach the service over the network.

Event History

Jul 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 18, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14644?

CVE-2020-14644 has a critical severity rating as it allows unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14644?

To fix CVE-2020-14644, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of WebLogic Server.

3

What versions of Oracle WebLogic Server are affected by CVE-2020-14644?

CVE-2020-14644 affects Oracle WebLogic Server versions 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2020-14644 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14644 can be exploited remotely by attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-14644?

CVE-2020-14644 is a deserialization vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

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