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Observed immediate exploitation of Oracle WebLogic CVE-2026-21962 via automated campaigns

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A critical Oracle WebLogic remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21962 with CVSS score 10.0, underwent rapid weaponization within hours of public exploit code release in January 2026. Automated scanning and exploitation campaigns leveraging the flaw were detected targeting internet-exposed WebLogic servers globally, with the first exploitation attempt recorded on January 22, 2026—the same day exploit code was published. Threat actors predominantly utilized rented virtual private servers from mainstream cloud providers to conduct attacks. The observed activity underscores the immediate operational risk posed by newly disclosed high-severity WebLogic vulnerabilities and highlights continued reliance on long-standing, known-vulnerable endpoints for mass exploitation.

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  1. 26.03.2026 18:00 1 articles · 3h ago

    CVE-2026-21962 exploitation campaigns launched immediately after public exploit release

    Automated exploitation campaigns targeting CVE-2026-21962 were detected within hours of public exploit release on January 22, 2026. Attackers leveraged cloud-hosted infrastructure and automated tools to scan and compromise internet-exposed Oracle WebLogic servers globally.

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