How severe is CVE-2023-22072?

CVE-2023-22072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22072?

CVE-2023-22072 affects Oracle Weblogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-22072 published?

CVE-2023-22072 was published on 2023-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22072

CVE-2023-22072 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Oracle Weblogic Server
Published: 2023-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.3.0. 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 takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22072?: Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.3.0. 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 takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How severe is CVE-2023-22072?: CVE-2023-22072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22072?: CVE-2023-22072 affects Oracle Weblogic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-22072 published?: CVE-2023-22072 was published on 2023-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2023.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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