CVE-2017-3506

CVE-2017-3506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-06-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Web Services). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, 12.2.1.1 and 12.2.1.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3506?
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Web Services). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, 12.2.1.1 and 12.2.1.2. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2017-3506?
CVE-2017-3506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3506 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2017-3506 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-06-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3506?
CVE-2017-3506 primarily affects Oracle Weblogic Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3506?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2017-3506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2017-3506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-12627. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-06-03).
When was CVE-2017-3506 published?
CVE-2017-3506 was published on 2017-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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