CVE-2015-4852
Detail
Description
The WLS Security component in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0, 12.1.2.0, 12.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object in T3 protocol traffic to TCP port 7001, related to oracle_common/modules/com.bea.core.apache.commons.collections.jar. NOTE: the scope of this CVE is limited to the WebLogic Server product.
Metrics
CVSS Version 4.0
CVSS Version 3.x
CVSS Version 2.0
NVD enrichment efforts reference publicly available information to associate
vector strings. CVSS information contributed by other sources is also
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
NVD assessment
not yet provided.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
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URL
Source(s)
Tag(s)
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/
CVE, Oracle
Exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152268/Oracle-Weblogic-Server-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html
CVE, Oracle
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19
CVE, Oracle
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
CVE, Oracle
Patch
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
CVE, Oracle
Patch
Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
CVE, Oracle
Patch
Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
CVE, Oracle
Patch
Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2015-4852-2763333.html
CVE, Oracle
Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
CVE, Oracle
Patch
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77539
CVE, Oracle
Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292
CVE, Oracle
Broken Link
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852
CVE, Oracle
Broken Link
https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py
CVE, Oracle
Product
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4852
CISA-ADP
US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42806/
CVE, Oracle
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46628/
CVE, Oracle
Exploit
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference
CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known
Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
Vulnerability Name
Date Added
Due Date
Required Action
Oracle WebLogic Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
11/03/2021
05/03/2022
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Weakness Enumeration
CWE-ID
CWE Name
Source
CWE-502
Deserialization of Untrusted Data
NIST  
CISA-ADP  
Change History
31 change records found show changes
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
6/16/2026 8:28:02 PM
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SSVC
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CVE Modified by Oracle
6/16/2026 8:28:02 PM
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Affected
[{"vendor":"n/a","product":"n/a","versions":[{"version":"n/a","status":"affected"}]}]
Modified Analysis by NIST
4/21/2026 3:14:06 PM
Action
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Reference Type
CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4852 Types: US Government Resource
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 8:15:43 PM
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4852
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 4:16:26 PM
Action
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4852
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 3:16:32 PM
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Reference
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4852
Modified Analysis by NIST
3/06/2025 3:27:04 PM
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CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
2/04/2025 2:15:20 PM
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CVSS V3.1
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CWE
CWE-502
Modified Analysis by NIST
1/28/2025 1:48:45 PM
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CVE Modified by CVE
11/20/2024 9:31:52 PM
Action
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Reference
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/
Added
Reference
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152268/Oracle-Weblogic-Server-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Added
Reference
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2015-4852-2763333.html
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
Added
Reference
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77539
Added
Reference
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292
Added
Reference
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852
Added
Reference
https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py
Added
Reference
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42806/
Added
Reference
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46628/
CVE Modified by Oracle
5/13/2024 11:36:50 PM
Action
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Modified Analysis by NIST
12/20/2023 8:31:11 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
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CVSS V3.1
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CWE
NIST CWE-502
Removed
CWE
NIST CWE-77
Changed
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:storagetek_tape_analytics_sw_tool:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Changed
Reference Type
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Exploit, Technical Description
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Exploit
Changed
Reference Type
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152268/Oracle-Weblogic-Server-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html No Types Assigned
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152268/Oracle-Weblogic-Server-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19 Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html Patch
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html Patch, Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html Patch, Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html Patch, Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77539 No Types Assigned
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77539 Broken Link
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292 No Types Assigned
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292 Broken Link
Changed
Reference Type
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852 Vendor Advisory
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852 Broken Link
Changed
Reference Type
https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py Exploit
https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py Product
Changed
Reference Type
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42806/ No Types Assigned
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42806/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Changed
Reference Type
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46628/ No Types Assigned
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46628/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
CVE Modified by Oracle
3/28/2019 3:29:00 PM
Action
Type
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Reference
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46628/ [No Types Assigned]
CVE Modified by Oracle
3/27/2019 7:29:00 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
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Reference
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152268/Oracle-Weblogic-Server-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html [No Types Assigned]
CPE Deprecation Remap by NIST
10/30/2018 12:27:30 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
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CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CPE Deprecation Remap by NIST
10/30/2018 12:27:31 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CPE Deprecation Remap by NIST
10/30/2018 12:27:31 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CPE Deprecation Remap by NIST
10/30/2018 12:27:31 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE Modified by Oracle
1/18/2018 1:18:02 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
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Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html [No Types Assigned]
CVE Modified by Oracle
11/17/2017 9:29:01 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html [No Types Assigned]
CVE Modified by Oracle
9/29/2017 9:29:00 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42806/ [No Types Assigned]
CVE Modified by Oracle
7/10/2017 9:33:21 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038292 [No Types Assigned]
CVE Modified by Oracle
4/24/2017 9:59:00 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html [No Types Assigned]
CVE Modified by Oracle
11/28/2016 2:30:29 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77539 [No Types Assigned]
Modified Analysis by NIST
11/01/2016 2:45:42 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
CPE Configuration
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:virtual_desktop_infrastructure:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
Configuration 2
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Changed
Reference Type
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Exploit
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Technical Description, Exploit
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19 No Types Assigned
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19 Third Party Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852 No Types Assigned
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852 Vendor Advisory
Initial CVE Analysis
11/01/2016 2:09:30 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
CPE Configuration
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:virtual_desktop_infrastructure:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
Configuration 2
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Changed
Reference Type
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Exploit
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Exploit, Technical Description
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19 No Types Assigned
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/17/19 Third Party Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html Vendor Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852 No Types Assigned
https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852 Vendor Advisory
CVE Modified by Oracle
10/25/2016 10:01:50 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
Modified Analysis by NIST
3/30/2016 6:04:57 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html Advisory, Patch
CVE Modified by Oracle
1/21/2016 9:59:51 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
Reference
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
Modified Analysis by NIST
11/19/2015 11:59:22 AM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
CVSS V2
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Added
CWE
CWE-77
Added
CPE Configuration
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:10.3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:oracle:weblogic_server:12.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Changed
Reference Type
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ No Types Assigned
http://foxglovesecurity.com/2015/11/06/what-do-weblogic-websphere-jboss-jenkins-opennms-and-your-application-have-in-common-this-vulnerability/ Exploit
Changed
Reference Type
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2015-4852-2763333.html No Types Assigned
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2015-4852-2763333.html Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py No Types Assigned
https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py Exploit
Initial CVE Analysis
11/19/2015 8:38:59 AM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2015-4852 NVD
Published Date: 11/18/2015 NVD
Last Modified: 06/16/2026
Source: Oracle
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