Detect Oracle WebLogic Server CVE-2024-21182 Exploitation Attempt in IBM QRadar
Detects exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2024-21182, an unspecified vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server. This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild. Oracle WebLogic Server is a high-value target for threat actors due to its prevalence in enterprise Java EE environments. Exploitation may enable remote code execution, unauthorized data access, or server compromise.
MITRE ATT&CK
QRadar Detection Query
SELECT
sourceip AS source_ip,
destinationip AS dest_ip,
destinationport AS dest_port,
URL AS request_url,
"Method" AS http_method,
"Response Code" AS http_status,
COUNT(*) AS request_count,
MIN(starttime) AS first_seen,
MAX(starttime) AS last_seen
FROM events
WHERE
LOGSOURCETYPENAME(devicetype) IN ('Oracle WebLogic', 'Apache HTTP Server', 'Microsoft IIS')
AND (
URL ILIKE '%/wls-wsat/%'
OR URL ILIKE '%/_async/%'
OR URL ILIKE '%/uddiexplorer/%'
OR URL ILIKE '%/bea_wls_internal/%'
OR URL ILIKE '%/console/%'
OR destinationport IN (7001, 7002, 4848, 9002)
)
AND DATEFORMAT(starttime, 'YYYY-MM-dd') >= DATEADD('day', -1, CURRENT_DATE)
GROUP BY
sourceip, destinationip, destinationport, URL, "Method", "Response Code"
HAVING request_count > 0
ORDER BY request_count DESC
LAST 24 HOURSQRadar AQL query for detecting CVE-2024-21182 exploitation attempts against Oracle WebLogic Server. Aggregates requests to known vulnerable WebLogic endpoint paths from Oracle and web server log sources.
Data Sources
Required Tables
False Positives & Tuning
- WebLogic cluster communication using internal endpoints between app server nodes
- Authorized DevOps tooling accessing WebLogic management endpoints
- Web application firewall testing by authorized security personnel
- SOAP-based integrations using WebLogic WS-AT transaction coordinator
Other platforms for CVE-2024-21182
Testing Methodology
Validate this detection against 4 adversary techniques from Atomic Red Team. Each test below lists the behaviour to exercise and the telemetry you should expect to see. Executable commands and cleanup steps are available with Pro.
- Test 1WebLogic WSAT Endpoint Probe
Expected signal: HTTP GET request logged in WebLogic access.log to /wls-wsat/CoordinatorPortType from attacker IP on port 7001. Network flow data showing connection to WebLogic port.
- Test 2WebLogic Async Servlet POST Probe
Expected signal: HTTP POST to /_async/AsyncResponseService visible in WebLogic access logs and network proxy logs. Process audit logs may show WebLogic JVM processing the request.
- Test 3WebLogic UDDI Explorer SSRF Probe
Expected signal: HTTP GET request to /uddiexplorer/ path logged in WebLogic access log. If SSRF is active, outbound connection attempt from WebLogic server to 127.0.0.1:22 visible in network monitoring.
- Test 4WebLogic Admin Console Access Attempt
Expected signal: HTTP GET to /console/login/LoginForm.jsp in WebLogic access logs. Windows Security event logs may show network logon attempts if authentication is attempted. Network flow logs capture the connection.
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