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CVE-2024-21182 Oracle WebLogic Server

Affected softwareOracle WebLogic Server
Affected versions12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0
Severity7.5 High CVSS 3.1
Fixed inOracle Critical Patch Update July 2024
Published16 Jul 2024
Updated13 Nov 2026

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Exploitation status

Exploited

Confirmed real-world exploitation.

  • CISA KEV listed Confirmed exploitation in the wild. Added 2026-06-01 · remediation due 2026-06-04 · ransomware use: unknown
  • VulnCheck KEV listed Exploitation reported in the wild. 4 citations · 3 exploits · earliest 2026-06-01.
  • CISA Vulnrichment exploitation: active CISA records active exploitation. Automatable: yes, technical impact: partial.
  • Indexed PoC 4 indexed, none at 5+ stars
  • EPSS 74% chance in 30 days A model's forecast, not a report of exploitation. Higher than 99% of all scored CVEs.

VulnCheck KEV

Exploitation evidence from VulnCheck Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (VulnCheck KEV), used under VulnCheck's community terms. View CVE-2024-21182 in VulnCheck (free account).

EvidenceSourceDetailDate
Reported exploitation vulnerability.circl.lu /known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog/617805ef-903a-4a2b-908c-995f178d2650 2026-06-01
Reported exploitation cisa.gov /sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json 2026-06-01
Reported exploitation t.me /cibsecurity/89570 2026-06-03
Reported exploitation recordedfuture.com /blog/june-2026-cve-landscape 2026-07-10
Exploit reference VulnCheck XDB a0055cc0670c Exploit type: initial-access 2024-12-29
Exploit reference VulnCheck XDB fa0ee208a4c9 Exploit type: initial-access 2024-12-29
Exploit reference VulnCheck XDB 8e90743c2f48 Exploit type: initial-access 2026-06-02

4 of these are GitHub repositories with fewer than 5 stars. They are listed for reference and don't count toward the exploitation status above.

IndexArtifactStarsFirst seen
GitHub PoC Reproducible Docker lab for CVE-2024-21182 — Oracle WebLogic T3/IIOP OpaqueReference JNDI injection → unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2023-21839 patch-bypass family). One-command validate.sh. 3 2026-06-02
GitHub PoC PoC for CVE-2024-21182 2 2024-12-29
GitHub PoC PoC for CVE-2024-21182 1 2024-12-29
GitHub PoC PoC de CVE-2024-21182: RCE por inyeccion JNDI en Oracle WebLogic Server. 2026-06-09

Waratek protection

Protected by Waratek

Waratek has a rule that blocks attacks on this vulnerability.

Decided by A researcher's recorded decision for this specific CVE
Finding A researcher set this CVE's status to Protected by Waratek.

Waratek research note

written 2026-11-13

Written by a Waratek engineer who reviewed this CVE. Their decision sets the status above, ahead of every automated rule except a withdrawal.

Comments

JNDI injection / unsafe JNDI reference resolution

Rule Names: DNS Rule, Socket rule, Process rule

How to mitigate CVE-2024-21182

Apply the fix in Oracle Critical Patch Update July 2024. Until you can, Waratek RASP blocks exploitation with its process, DNS and socket rules. It runs inside the Java application, with no code changes.

Waratek RASP Runtime protection for Java applications

Affected software and releases

Oracle advisories

AdvisoryTypeQuarterProducts Oracle names in its risk matrix
Oracle Critical Patch Update July 2024 ↗ CPU 2024-Q3 Oracle Fusion Middleware / Core (12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0)

Oracle components and versions

FamilyComponentVersions, as Oracle lists themRead as
Oracle Fusion Middleware Core 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0 12.2.1.4.0 · 14.1.1.0.0

Products and versions

1 product, 2 version entries
SourceVendorProductSchemeAffected versions
nvd oracle weblogic server generic 12.2.1.4.0 · 14.1.1.0.0

References

URLTags
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2024.html
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-21182 US Government Resource

Timeline

Published2024-07-16By the CVE Program.
Added to CISA KEV2026-06-01Listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
VulnCheck KEV: earliest evidence2026-06-01Date of the oldest evidence of exploitation in VulnCheck KEV's record. VulnCheck does not publish the date it listed the CVE.
NVD record modified2026-06-17NVD's own last-modified date for this record.
VulnCheck KEV: latest evidence2026-07-10Date of the newest report, exploit reference or honeypot sighting in VulnCheck KEV's record.
Classification created2026-11-13First commit adding this CVE's research note.
Last VRT activity2026-11-13Most recent commit touching this CVE's classification, patch or rule file.