CVE-2007-2699 in WebLogic Server
Summary
by MITRE
The Administration Console in BEA WebLogic Express and WebLogic Server 9.0 and 9.1 does not properly enforce certain Domain Security Policies, which allows remote administrative users in the Deployer role to upload arbitrary files.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2699 represents a critical security flaw in the administration console of BEA WebLogic Express and WebLogic Server versions 9.0 and 9.1. This issue stems from inadequate enforcement of domain security policies within the administrative interface, creating a significant attack surface that can be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability specifically affects the Deployer role, which is a privileged administrative function designed to manage application deployments within the weblogic environment. When this role is compromised, attackers gain the ability to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper validation and authorization mechanisms within the administration console's file upload functionality. WebLogic Server's Domain Security Policies, which are designed to restrict administrative privileges and ensure proper access controls, fail to adequately verify the legitimacy of file upload requests from users assigned to the Deployer role. This weakness allows authenticated users with Deployer privileges to bypass normal security restrictions and execute unauthorized file operations. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the administrative level where users already possess elevated privileges, making the attack vector more potent and the potential impact more severe.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to achieve remote code execution and system compromise. Once an attacker successfully uploads arbitrary files, they can deploy malicious applications, install backdoors, or manipulate existing system components to gain persistent access. The implications extend beyond simple file upload capabilities, as the Deployer role typically has the authority to manage application deployments, making this a high-value target for attackers seeking to establish long-term presence within the weblogic infrastructure. Organizations running these affected versions face significant risk of data breaches, service disruption, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure.
The security implications of CVE-2007-2699 align with CWE-264, which addresses permissions, privileges, and access controls, specifically focusing on insufficient access control mechanisms. This vulnerability also maps to ATT&CK technique T1059, which covers command and script injection, as attackers can leverage the file upload capability to execute malicious code within the server environment. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant security patches from Oracle, restricting network access to administrative consoles, implementing strict firewall rules, and conducting thorough security assessments of their weblogic server configurations. Additionally, privilege separation and role-based access control should be enforced to limit the scope of potential exploitation, ensuring that users with Deployer roles cannot perform unauthorized file operations without additional authorization mechanisms.