CVE-2012-3152 in Fusion Middleware
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Reports Developer component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.4, 11.1.1.6, and 11.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Report Server Component. NOTE: the previous information is from the October 2012 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from the original researcher that the URLPARAMETER functionality allows remote attackers to read and upload arbitrary files to reports/rwservlet, and that this issue occurs in earlier versions. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2012-3153 to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .jsp file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/22/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-3152 resides within the Oracle Reports Developer component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically affecting versions 11.1.1.4, 11.1.1.6, and 11.1.2.0. This issue represents a critical security flaw in the Report Server Component that enables remote attackers to compromise both confidentiality and integrity of affected systems. The vulnerability stems from unspecified attack vectors related to the URLPARAMETER functionality, which provides an avenue for unauthorized access to sensitive system resources. The initial disclosure occurred through Oracle's October 2012 Critical Patch Update, though the company has not officially confirmed the specific details provided by the original researcher regarding the file read and upload capabilities within the reports/rwservlet directory structure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability leverages the URLPARAMETER functionality to manipulate report server operations, allowing attackers to perform arbitrary file read operations and upload malicious files to the reports/rwservlet directory. This capability directly violates the principle of least privilege and represents a significant weakness in the application's access control mechanisms. The flaw enables attackers to bypass normal authentication procedures and directly interact with the underlying file system through the report server interface. This vulnerability is particularly concerning because it provides attackers with the ability to access sensitive data and potentially establish persistent access through the upload of malicious files. The issue is categorized under CWE-22, which describes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal vulnerabilities, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting languages and T1566.001 for spearphishing attachments.
The operational impact of CVE-2012-3152 extends beyond simple data compromise to include potential system compromise and lateral movement within affected networks. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive corporate data, including business intelligence, financial records, and proprietary information stored within the Oracle Fusion Middleware environment. The ability to upload arbitrary files creates a persistent threat vector that can be exploited for further attacks, particularly when combined with CVE-2012-3153, which allows for arbitrary code execution. This combination creates a complete attack chain that enables attackers to establish backdoors, escalate privileges, and maintain long-term access to compromised systems. The vulnerability affects organizations using Oracle Fusion Middleware in enterprise environments where reports and business intelligence systems are critical components of business operations, making the impact particularly severe for financial institutions, government agencies, and other organizations handling sensitive data.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's official patches and updates as released in their Critical Patch Updates, implementing network segmentation to isolate the affected systems, and monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity related to the reports/rwservlet directory. Access controls should be strengthened to limit direct access to the report server functionality and implement proper input validation for URL parameters. Security administrators should also consider disabling unnecessary features and services, particularly those related to report server functionality that are not actively used. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing robust security monitoring procedures to detect and respond to exploitation attempts. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities within their Oracle Fusion Middleware installations and other enterprise applications. Additionally, implementing network-based intrusion detection systems and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.