CVE-2020-14841: Oracle WebLogic Server IIOP Protocol Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Oracle WebLogic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the IIOP protocol. Crafted data in a IIOP protocol message can trigger the deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Oracle WebLogic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the IIOP protocol. Crafted data in an IIOP protocol message can trigger the deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 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 IIOP 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

6 affected components
ORACLE WebLogic Server=10.3.6.0.0
ORACLE WebLogic Server=12.1.3.0.0
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

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 23, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:09 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-14841.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14841?

The severity of CVE-2020-14841 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which versions of Oracle WebLogic Server are affected by CVE-2020-14841?

The affected versions of Oracle WebLogic Server are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, and 14.1.1.0.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14841?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP to execute arbitrary code on the affected server.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-14841?

Apply the necessary patches provided by Oracle to fix the vulnerability.

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