CVE-2022-21371 Path traversal in WebLogic Server

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Oracle WebLogic Server to access critical data via HTTP.

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-2022-21371?

CVE-2022-21371 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server, published on 19 Jan 2022. 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: Web Container). Supported versions that are affected are 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 unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21371?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21371?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21371 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-21371 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-21371 exists.

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

All Oracle Weblogic Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as CVE-2021-35685, GHSA-6rxv-546p-5g4j.

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