Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-10271 is an unauthenticated network vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server's WLS Security component. An attacker who can reach the T3 service can compromise the server. Because CISA lists it in KEV, treat remaining affected WebLogic instances as urgent legacy exposure, especially internet-facing or partner-accessible systems. Exposure is most likely where affected WebLogic Server versions still run and T3 is reachable from untrusted networks. Legacy middleware, externally accessible administration paths, or flat internal networks increase business risk. The provided sources do not identify other Oracle products as affected. Prioritize remediation immediately for any reachable affected WebLogic Server. KEV status means exploitation has been observed, and compromise could disrupt or take over middleware that may support critical business applications. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle guidance from the October 2017 Critical Patch Update.; Identify and prioritize all affected WebLogic Server versions listed by Oracle.; Restrict T3 exposure to trusted networks only where operationally required..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 43458CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://github.com/c0mmand3rOpSec/CVE-2017-10271CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 43924CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-10271CVE reference · government-resource
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
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