BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 SP3 JNDI Context privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 SP3. This affects an unknown function of the component JNDI Context Handler. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2003-1094. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 SP3 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component JNDI Context Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

BEA WebLogic Server and Express version 7.0 SP3 may follow certain code execution paths that result in an incorrect current user, such as in the frequent use of JNDI initial contexts, which could allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 07/30/2003. The weakness was shared 12/31/2003 by BEA Systems with BEA Systems as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-1094 since 03/10/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/20/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 154 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86574 (BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express User Impersonation Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12799), SecurityFocus (BID 8320†), OSVDB (2345†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12213†). The entry VDB-21083 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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03/10/2005 +435 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: BEA Systems
Organization: BEA Systems
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-1094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21084
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X-Force: 12799
SecurityFocus: 8320 - BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express User Impersonation Vulnerability
OSVDB: 2345 - BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express - User Impersonation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 12213 - BEA WebLogic Server and Express Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2014 13:16
Updated: 07/20/2025 01:21
Changes: 08/22/2014 13:16 (63), 06/22/2019 09:37 (4), 11/18/2024 15:58 (17), 07/20/2025 01:21 (4)
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