Path traversal in Oracle WebLogic Server - CVE-2022-21371
Published: January 18, 2022 / Updated: May 13, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU59704
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21371
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Oracle
Affected software:
Oracle WebLogic Server
Oracle WebLogic Server
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-21371
Install update from vendor's website.