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CVE-2017-3506

Oracle WebLogic Server OS Command Injection

7.4 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 96.3%
  1. Published24 Apr 2017
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Jun 2024
  3. Remediation due24 Jun 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTTP request that includes a malicious XML document.

Added to KEV: 3 Jun 2024Federal remediation due: 24 Jun 2024

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Web Services). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, 12.2.1.1 and 12.2.1.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Oracle Weblogic Server10.3.6.0.0 · 12.1.3.0.0 · 12.2.1.0.0 · 12.2.1.1.0

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-3506 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-3506 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Jun 2024.

How severe is CVE-2017-3506?

CVE-2017-3506 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 96.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-3506?

Affected products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3506?

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.