CVE-2017-10271

Name: CVE-2017-10271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-19T17:29:01.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-10271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Security). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0 and 12.2.1.2.0. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Security). Supported versions that are affected are 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0 and 12.2.1.2.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3 to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

99.99%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Weblogic Server	10.3.6.0.0
Oracle	Weblogic Server	12.1.3.0.0
Oracle	Weblogic Server	12.2.1.1.0
Oracle	Weblogic Server	12.2.1.2.0

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101304Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039608Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/c0mmand3rOpSec/CVE-2017-10271Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43458/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43924/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101304Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039608Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/c0mmand3rOpSec/CVE-2017-10271Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43458/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43924/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-10271US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10271?

How severe is CVE-2017-10271?

CVE-2017-10271 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10271?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST