CVE-2020-14750 Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published 1 Nov 2020 Updated 12 Jan 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication in the WebLogic Console to take over the server, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Since 3 Nov 2021
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-14750?

CVE-2020-14750 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server, published on 1 Nov 2020. 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 product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Console). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.1.0.0. 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 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14750?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14750?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14750 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-14750 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2020-14750 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wpc-chhp-343g.