CVE-2017-3248 Deserialization in WebLogic Server

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Jan 2017 Updated 13 Aug 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution and full server takeover via the T3 protocol in Oracle WebLogic Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-3248?

CVE-2017-3248 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server, published on 27 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Core Components). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0 and 12.2.1.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3248?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3248?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3248 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2017-3248 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-3248 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j377-ff8h-jf66.