CVE-2019-2725: Oracle WebLogic Server, Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-2725 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Injection vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 10-01-2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns. EPSS estimates a 99.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 26-04-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-01-2022
   Added to CISA KEVOracle WebLogic Server, Injection
3. 10-07-2022
   CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
4. 01-10-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Web Services). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0 and 12.1.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP 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).

• CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.