Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0.0/12.1.3.0.0/12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 Core Remote Code Execution

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A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0.0/12.1.3.0.0/12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Core. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2020-2883. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0.0/12.1.3.0.0/12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 (Application Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP, T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The weakness was presented 04/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-2883. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/27/2025).

It is declared as attacked. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. This issue was added on 01/07/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 01/28/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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

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• Application Server Software

Vendor

• Oracle

Name

• WebLogic Server

Version

• 10.3.6.0.0
• 12.1.3.0.0
• 12.2.1.3.0
• 12.2.1.4.0

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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