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 categorized as very critical has been discovered in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WLS Core Components. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-3252. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component WLS Core Components. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/16/2018. The weakness was shared 10/16/2018 by Matthias Kaiser with Code White as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-3252 since 12/15/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/26/2023). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $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†). The entries VDB-90449, VDB-91385, VDB-91680 and VDB-91681 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 118205
Nessus Name: Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2018 CPU)
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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-2018-3252 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125434
SecurityFocus: 105613 - Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1041896

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2018 08:40
Updated: 05/26/2023 08:33
Changes: 10/17/2018 08:40 (80), 04/03/2020 08:26 (7), 05/26/2023 08:33 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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