CVE-2017-10271
Confirmed PUBLISHEDVulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Security). Supported versions that are...
Recommended Action
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At a Glance
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).
- CVE Published
- Oct 19, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 10, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
- 100.0%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Corporation |
WebLogic Server
|
10.3.6.0.0 |
Affected |
| Oracle Corporation |
WebLogic Server
|
12.1.3.0.0 |
Affected |
| Oracle Corporation |
WebLogic Server
|
12.2.1.1.0 |
Affected |
| Oracle Corporation |
WebLogic Server
|
12.2.1.2.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- 43458 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43458/
- 43924 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43924/
- 1039608 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039608
- 101304 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101304
- GitHub — c0mmand3rOpSec/CVE-2017-10271 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/c0mmand3rOpSec/CVE-2017-10271
Show 1 more reference
- oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-323... oracle.com · CVE Record http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-323662...
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-02-10 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-05-30 00:00 UTC |
| KEVIntel | 2026-06-24 16:09 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Observed Exploitation Attempts
Exploitation attempts against this vulnerability observed first-hand by KEVIntel private honeypots over the last 30 days.
- Attempts Observed
- 116
- Unique Attacker IPs
- 26
- Attacker Countries
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- Sensors Observed
- 4
Exploitation Attempts Over the Last 39 Days
First observed (all time) 2026-06-12 00:32 UTC · Last observed 2026-07-19 02:07 UTC
See more exploitation detail
- Pro — sensor software/region breakdown and 24h/7d window summaries.
- Enterprise — raw attacker IPs, request paths, User-Agents, and payloads.
Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
Attacker IP IoCs observed in KEVIntel sensors are available to Pro and Enterprise accounts on the Detection tab and through the Pro API.
Learn about Pro API accessObserved Detection Signals (30d)
Aggregate counts from KEVIntel sensor telemetry for this CVE.
- Distinct request paths
- 2
- Distinct User-Agents
- 66
The specific request paths and User-Agents attackers are using are available on Pro and Enterprise plans.
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2017/CVE-2017-10271.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/oracle_weblogic_wsat_deserialization_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
Supported Platforms
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
GET /api/v2/enterprise/virtual_patches?cve_id=CVE-2017-10271
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Active exploitation observed
Recorded 2026-06-12 00:32:30 UTC · KEVIntel sensor
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-02-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2017-12-23 13:04:23 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/oracle_weblogic_wsat_deserialization_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2017/CVE-2017-10271.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2019-11-05 13:33:56 UTC · 2 stars
(CVE-2017-10271)Java反序列化漏洞
github · Created 2019-03-15 01:50:01 UTC · 1 stars
原创作者:Bearcat@secfree.com
github · Created 2018-07-06 08:32:28 UTC · 1 stars
github · Created 2018-01-19 15:50:08 UTC · 0 stars
WebLogic wls-wsat RCE CVE-2017-10271
github · Created 2018-01-16 03:10:48 UTC · 5 stars
CVE-2017-10271 Weblogic 漏洞验证Poc及补丁
github · Created 2018-01-05 21:57:03 UTC · 126 stars
Oracle WebLogic WLS-WSAT Remote Code Execution Exploit (CVE-2017-10271)
github · Created 2017-12-25 06:11:54 UTC · 22 stars
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 HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebLogic Server.
github · Created 2017-12-23 13:04:23 UTC · 38 stars
CVE-2017-10271 WEBLOGIC RCE (TESTED)
nuclei · Created Unknown
metasploit · Created Unknown
Metasploit module for CVE-2017-10271
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:21 UTC 27 days ago14:21 UTC · 27 days ago
Virtual patch available
Compensating WAF rule available to block exploitation
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00:32 UTC about 1 month ago00:32 UTC · about 1 month ago
Observed by KEVIntel sensors
Evidence-backed exploitation signal
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00:32 UTC about 1 month ago00:32 UTC · about 1 month ago
Indicators of compromise added (26)
Indicators of compromise recorded
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00:00 UTC about 2 months ago00:00 UTC · about 2 months ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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13:04 UTC over 8 years ago13:04 UTC · over 8 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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17:00 UTC over 8 years ago17:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 9 years ago00:00 UTC · about 9 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2017-10271
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"epss_score": 0.99993,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": true
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}