Path traversal in Oracle WebLogic Server - CVE-2022-21371
Published: January 18, 2022 / Updated: May 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59704
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21371
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing dashes in URI. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Affected software
Oracle WebLogic Server
How to mitigate CVE-2022-21371
Install update from vendor's website.