Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.1.0.0/14.1.2.0.0 Web Container improper authorization

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A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.1.0.0/14.1.2.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Web Container. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-50073. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0/14.1.1.0.0/14.1.2.0.0. This affects an unknown code of the component Web Container. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Container). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebLogic Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-50073 since 06/12/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/25/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242331 (Oracle WebLogic Server (July 2025 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (242331). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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• Application Server Software

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• Oracle

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• WebLogic Server

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• 12.2.1.4.0
• 14.1.1.0.0
• 14.1.2.0.0

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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