CVE-2020-2883
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-01-07, remediation due 2025-01-28)
- Published
- 2020-04-15
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP, T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected products
- oracle weblogic server
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-01-28.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157950/WebLogic-Server-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-504/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-570/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-2883
FAQ
Is CVE-2020-2883 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-2883 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-01-07, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-01-28. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2883?
CVE-2020-2883 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2024-21182 — Oracle WebLogic Server
- CVE-2020-14644 — Oracle WebLogic Server
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- CVE-2023-21839 — Oracle WebLogic Server
- CVE-2018-2628 — Oracle WebLogic Server
- CVE-2017-10271 — Oracle WebLogic Server
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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