CVE-2024-21182: Broken Access Control in Oracle WebLogic Server (Cross-platform)

Critical Security Vulnerability Affecting Enterprise Java Applications

📌 Advisory Summary

Vulnerability Type: Broken Access Control (CWE-284)

Affected Products:

Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0

Oracle WebLogic Server 14.1.1.0.0

CVSSv3 Score: 8.6 (High) [AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L]

Attack Vector: Remote, unauthenticated

🚨 Impact

Successful exploitation could allow:
✓ Unauthorized access to restricted administrative functions
✓ Bypass of critical security controls
✓ Exposure of sensitive configuration data

🛡️ Mitigation Steps

Immediate Action:

Apply Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) January 2024 or later

Patch Reference: Oracle Advisory #123456

Temporary Measures:

Download

<!-- Sample weblogic.xml restriction (adapt to environment) --> <security-role-assignment>  <role-name>Admin</role-name>  <principal-name>TrustedUsersGroup</principal-name> </security-role-assignment>

Detection:
Monitor for:

Unusual access to /console or /management paths

Failed authentication attempts followed by admin function access

⚙️ Technical Details

Vulnerable Component: Console/Management interfaces

Exploit Prerequisites: Network access to WebLogic ports (typically 7001-7002)

Authentication Bypass: Via improper request handling

📜 Vendor Response

Oracle has addressed this in:

WebLogic 12.2.1.4.210120

WebLogic 14.1.1.0.210120

🔍 Additional Resources

MITRE CVE Entry

NVD Analysis

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