Stack-based buffer overflow in the Apache Connector (mod_wl) in Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 10.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP version string, as demonstrated by a string after "POST /.jsp" in an HTTP request.
CVE-2008-3257
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 84%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.7%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 22, 2008
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (24)
- cve@mitrehttp://blogs.oracle.com/security/2008/07/security_alert_for_cve-2008-3257_released.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31146
- cve@mitrehttp://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002035.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002036.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/716387
- cve@mitrehttp://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts/alert_cve2008-3257.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30273
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020520
- cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2145/references
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43885
- cve@mitrehttps://support.bea.com/application_content/product_portlets/securityadvisories/2793.html
- cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6089
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://blogs.oracle.com/security/2008/07/security_alert_for_cve-2008-3257_released.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/31146
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002035.html
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Publicly available exploits
(3 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-18897✓ verifiedFirst seen May 19, 2012
Oracle Weblogic Apache Connector - POST Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-6089✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 17, 2008
Bea Weblogic Apache Connector - Code Execution / Denial of Service
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/http/bea_weblogic_post_bof✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 17, 2008
Oracle Weblogic Apache Connector POST Request Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
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