Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3 WLS Core Components access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3. It has been rated as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WLS Core Components. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-3245. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3 (Application Server Software). This affects an unknown function of the component WLS Core Components. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/16/2018. The weakness was presented 10/16/2018 by Matthias Kaiser with Code White as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-3245 since 12/15/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/02/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 118205 (Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2018 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371264 (Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUOCT2018) (WebLogic Server Unix Authentication Record)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (118205) and SecurityFocus (BID 105613†). See VDB-90449, VDB-91385, VDB-91680 and VDB-91681 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

WebLogic Server

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 118205
Nessus Name: Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2018 CPU)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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12/15/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018
Researcher: Matthias Kaiser
Organization: Code White
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-3245 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125433
SecurityFocus: 105613 - Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1041896

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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