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CVE-2017-10271

Oracle Corporation WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 100.0%
  1. Published19 Oct 2017
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2022
  3. Remediation due10 Aug 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Oracle Corporation WebLogic Server contains a vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 10 Feb 2022Federal remediation due: 10 Aug 2022Used in ransomware

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Security). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0 and 12.2.1.2.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Oracle Weblogic Server10.3.6.0.0 · 12.1.3.0.0 · 12.2.1.1.0 · 12.2.1.2.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-10271 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-10271 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2017-10271?

CVE-2017-10271 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-10271?

Affected products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10271?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.