Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.1.0.0 Sample apps prototype pollution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.1.0.0. It has been rated as very critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Sample apps. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-23450. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.1.0.0 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Sample apps. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1321. The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/19/2022 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2022. It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-23450. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/18/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240163 (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS : Dojo vulnerabilities (USN-7569-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (240163). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Prototype pollution
CWE: CWE-1321 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 240163
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS : Dojo vulnerabilities (USN-7569-1)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2022
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-23450 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-23450
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-204379

Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2022 08:16
Updated: 06/18/2025 23:18
Changes: 07/20/2022 08:16 (39), 08/13/2022 13:42 (2), 08/13/2022 13:47 (29), 06/18/2025 23:18 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:7AB:103

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