CVE-2024-20927 Missing authorization in WebLogic Server

High 8.6 Published 17 Feb 2024 Updated 18 Mar 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can modify or delete critical data in Oracle WebLogic Server via HTTP requests.

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-2024-20927?

CVE-2024-20927 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server, published on 17 Feb 2024. 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: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 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. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebLogic Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20927?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20927?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20927 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-20927 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20927 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Weblogic Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjf4-2rwj-fv7f.