Vulnerability identifier: #VU68536

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21616

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle WebLogic Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Web Container component in Oracle WebLogic Server. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle WebLogic Server: 12.2.1.3.0 - 14.1.1.0.0

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.