CVE-2020-14883
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
Oracle WebLogic Server contains an unspecified vulnerability in the Console component with high impacts to confidentilaity, integrity, and availability.
CISA KEV Advisory
Oracle WebLogic Server Unspecified Vulnerability
Oracle WebLogic Server contains an unspecified vulnerability in the Console component with high impacts to confidentilaity, integrity, and availability.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This unspecified vulnerability in the Console component of Oracle WebLogic Server has high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The very high EPSS score suggests a high probability of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it is actively exploited. This makes it a critical vulnerability requiring immediate action.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability makes it a severe threat.
Administrators should apply all available security patches and updates for Oracle WebLogic Server to address this vulnerability. Implement strong access controls and regularly monitor the Console component for any suspicious activity.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-14883 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-2020-14883 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
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-14883 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