CVE-2020-14883

Oracle WebLogic Server Unspecified

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 97.9%

Published21 Oct 2020
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
Remediation due3 May 2022

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Console). 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 high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredHigh

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Oracle Weblogic Server10.3.6.0.0 · 12.1.3.0.0 · 12.2.1.3.0 · 12.2.1.4.0

Remediation

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

Patch & vendor advisories

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160143/Oracle-WebLogic-Server-Administration-Console-Handle-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-14883US Government Resource
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlVendor Advisory

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-14883 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-14883 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-14883?

CVE-2020-14883 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 97.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-14883?

Affected products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14883?

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

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