# What is CVE-2017-3506? > CVE-2017-3506 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) in Weblogic Server from Oracle, published on 24 April 2017. It is on the list of flaws known to be exploited, so criminals are already using it. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 96%. If you run an affected version, patch it first. Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2017-3506 ## At a glance - **Verdict:** Fix this now. Attackers are using this flaw today. If you run an affected version, it goes to the top of your list. - **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 81 out of 100 (High); action: Emergency patch. Kept up to date as the evidence changes. - **Severity:** High (CVSS 7.4 out of 10) - **Known to be exploited:** Yes, it is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited - **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 96% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast) - **Published:** 24 April 2017 - **Record last updated:** 22 October 2025 - **Main product:** Weblogic Server from Oracle - **Affected products:** 1 ## What is CVE-2017-3506? In plain terms It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data and change data. ### The official 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. ### What kind of flaw is it? - CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') ### How an attack on it works - Where an attacker can be: Anywhere on the internet - How hard it is to pull off: Hard: conditions must line up - Login needed first: No login needed - Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything - What an attacker gets: Can read data and change data Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N` ## Is CVE-2017-3506 being exploited? Yes Attackers are already using it. It is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited, and the latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 96%. Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 96%, 96%, 96%, 96%, 96%, 96%, 96%. ### Timeline - 24 April 2017: Published - 22 October 2025: Record last updated ### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it CVE-2017-3506 scores **81 out of 100 (High)**, with the action "Emergency patch". Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less: - Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor - How severe it is: strong factor - How widely exposed it is: smaller factor - Threat activity around it: smaller factor 85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it. ## Who is affected by CVE-2017-3506? The published record lists 1 product. - [Weblogic Server](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/oracle/weblogic_server) by [Oracle](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/oracle) (Application): 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, 12.2.1.2.0 ## How do I fix CVE-2017-3506? 1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list. 2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisory first in the list. 3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in. 4. **Check it wasn’t used before you patched.** Because criminals are already using this flaw, look for signs of a break-in on affected systems using the vendor’s guidance. ### References - [oracle.com](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html) (Patch, Vendor advisory) - [securityfocus.com](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97884) (Broken link, Third-party advisory, Vulnerability database) - [securitytracker.com](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038296) (Broken link, Third-party advisory, Vulnerability database) - [cisa.gov](https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-3506) ## Questions ### What is CVE-2017-3506? CVE-2017-3506 is a high-severity flaw in Weblogic Server from Oracle, published on 24 April 2017. It can be attacked from anywhere on the internet without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data and change data. ### How serious is CVE-2017-3506? It scores 7.4 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is high. Our risk score for CVE-2017-3506 is 81 out of 100, which is High. Its action is "Emergency patch". Attackers are using this flaw today. If you run an affected version, it goes to the top of your list. ### Is CVE-2017-3506 being exploited? Attackers are already using it. It is on the government list of flaws known to be exploited, and the latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 96%. ### Which versions does CVE-2017-3506 affect? For Weblogic Server from Oracle: 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, 12.2.1.2.0. ### How do I fix CVE-2017-3506? Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet. Because criminals are already using it, also check affected systems for signs of a break-in. ## Does CVE-2017-3506 affect you? Precursor Intelligence keeps checking for you: - **Tell us what you run.** Pick your software from a list, or let us work it out from your website. - **We match it to every flaw.** Over 400,000 published flaws, checked against your list. - **Ranked by real-world risk.** Every flaw gets a 0 to 100 risk score, kept up to date, led by evidence criminals are using it. - **Told as soon as we know.** An alert by email, in the app or by webhook to your own tools. Start free (no card, nothing to install): https://www.precursorintelligence.com/register Book a demo: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/contact