HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-14882
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-14882

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:94.45%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

Oracle WebLogic Server contains an unspecified vulnerability, which is assessed to allow for remote code execution, based on this vulnerability being related to CVE-2020-14750.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Oracle WebLogic Server contains an unspecified vulnerability, which is assessed to allow for remote code execution, based on this vulnerability being related to CVE-2020-14750.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Oracle WebLogic Server is affected by an unspecified vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.94454 suggests a very high probability of exploitation, making this a critical issue. This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates from Oracle for WebLogic Server to address this remote code execution vulnerability. Regularly review and harden WebLogic Server configurations.

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-2020-14882 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-2020-14882 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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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14882
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)94.45%
PublishedNov 3, 2021

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-14882 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.