HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-3506
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2017-3506

Published: June 3, 2024

EPSS:94.39%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTTP request that includes a malicious XML document.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle WebLogic Server OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTTP request that includes a malicious XML document.

Added to KEV: 2024-06-03Federal patch deadline: 2024-06-24
Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

Oracle WebLogic Server is susceptible to an OS command injection vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This HIGH severity flaw has a high EPSS score of 0.94393, indicating a significant chance of exploitation. CISA has listed it in their KEV catalog, confirming its active exploitation.

This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild. Attackers can exploit this remotely by sending specially crafted HTTP requests with malicious XML documents.

Recommended Action

It is critical to apply the latest security patches and updates for Oracle WebLogic Server. Additionally, ensure proper input validation and restrict network access to the WebLogic Server API.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-3506 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2017-3506 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Oracle
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-3506
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)94.39%
PublishedJun 3, 2024

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-3506 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.