CVE-2024-21006 Missing authorization in WebLogic Server

High 7.5 Published 16 Apr 2024 Updated 18 Mar 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data via T3 or IIOP protocols due to missing authorization checks 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-2024-21006?

CVE-2024-21006 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server, published on 16 Apr 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 T3, IIOP 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-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-21006?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Weblogic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21006?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-21006 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-2024-21006 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-21006 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 4 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjmm-jqrg-3hmg.