CVE-2013-1504 in WebLogic Server
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.0.2, 10.3.5, 10.3.6, and 12.1.1 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to WebLogic Console, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2390.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/27/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-1504 affects Oracle WebLogic Server versions 10.0.2, 10.3.5, 10.3.6, and 12.1.1 within the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite. This issue resides within the WebLogic Console component, which serves as a critical administrative interface for managing WebLogic Server instances. The vulnerability represents a significant security flaw that enables remote attackers to compromise the integrity of the affected systems. Unlike CVE-2013-2390 which specifically addressed authentication bypass issues, CVE-2013-1504 focuses on integrity-related concerns within the WebLogic Console functionality.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the WebLogic Console administrative interface. Attackers can exploit this weakness through remote network connections to manipulate system integrity by leveraging unknown vectors that specifically target the console's administrative capabilities. The vulnerability's classification as unspecified indicates that Oracle did not provide detailed technical information about the precise attack vectors or exploitation methods available to malicious actors. This lack of specificity often suggests that the flaw may involve multiple potential attack paths or that the vulnerability exists in fundamental aspects of how the console processes administrative requests.
The operational impact of CVE-2013-1504 extends beyond simple data integrity concerns to potentially enable complete system compromise. Since the WebLogic Console provides administrative access to critical server functions, successful exploitation could allow attackers to modify server configurations, deploy malicious applications, access sensitive data, or even escalate privileges to gain full control over the affected WebLogic Server instances. Organizations running these vulnerable versions face significant risk of unauthorized system modifications, data tampering, and potential service disruption that could affect business operations and regulatory compliance requirements. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on Oracle Fusion Middleware for enterprise application deployment and management, making it particularly concerning for large enterprises with extensive weblogic server deployments.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation by applying Oracle's security patches and updates specifically addressing this vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive network segmentation to limit access to WebLogic Console interfaces, implementing strong authentication mechanisms, and regularly monitoring administrative access logs for suspicious activities. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network access controls to restrict direct access to WebLogic Console ports from untrusted networks. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 access control weaknesses and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving privilege escalation and persistence mechanisms. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments across all WebLogic Server installations and ensure that administrative interfaces are properly secured through network configuration and access control policies. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be performed to identify additional vulnerabilities that may exist in the broader Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem.