Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3 Spring Framework authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Spring Framework. The manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-1258. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.3 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Spring Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Spring Framework version 5.0.5 when used in combination with any versions of Spring Security contains an authorization bypass when using method security. An unauthorized malicious user can gain unauthorized access to methods that should be restricted.

The bug was discovered 05/09/2018. The weakness was released 10/16/2018 by Security Team as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-1258 since 12/06/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 121257 (Oracle Application Testing Suite Multiple Vulnerabilities (Jan 2019 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 371748 (Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUAPR2019) (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 (121257) and SecurityFocus (BID 104222†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-79791, VDB-95830, VDB-97118 and VDB-99028. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 121257
Nessus Name: Oracle Application Testing Suite Multiple Vulnerabilities (Jan 2019 CPU)
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12/06/2017 🔍
05/09/2018 +154 days 🔍
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10/16/2018 +157 days 🔍
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01/21/2019 +96 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2018
Researcher: Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-1258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125436
SecurityFocus: 104222 - Spring Security and Spring Framework CVE-2018-1258 Authorization Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041888

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2018 08:40
Updated: 05/26/2023 08:41
Changes: 10/17/2018 08:40 (76), 04/03/2020 08:01 (12), 05/26/2023 08:41 (4)
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