HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-14644
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-14644

Published: September 18, 2024

EPSS:93.64%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains a deserialization vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Oracle WebLogic Server, a product within the Fusion Middleware suite, contains a deserialization vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers with network access via T3 or IIOP can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2024-09-18Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-09
Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Oracle WebLogic Server, part of the Fusion Middleware suite, has a deserialization vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. This flaw allows for remote code execution via network access through T3 or IIOP protocols. The high EPSS score of 0.93640 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical issue. Its inclusion in the KEV confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Unauthenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution via network access through T3 or IIOP protocols.

Recommended Action

Apply available security updates for Oracle WebLogic Server. Restrict network access to T3 and IIOP ports and implement deserialization hardening measures.

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-2020-14644 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-2020-14644 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-2020-14644
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)93.64%
PublishedSep 18, 2024

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-14644 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.