CVE-2013-2411 in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component in Oracle Primavera Products Suite 7.0, 8.1, and 8.2 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Web Access.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/27/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-2411 affects Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management software, specifically within the Primavera Products Suite versions 7.0, 8.1, and 8.2. This issue resides within the Web Access component of the application, representing a significant security weakness that could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise system integrity. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability details suggests that the exact technical mechanism remains undisclosed, which is common in early vulnerability reports before comprehensive analysis is completed. The affected software is widely used in enterprise project management environments where maintaining data integrity and system security is paramount for organizational operations.
The technical flaw manifests through unknown vectors related to Web Access functionality, indicating that the vulnerability likely involves improper input validation, authentication bypass mechanisms, or data processing errors within the web interface components of Primavera P6. This type of vulnerability typically stems from inadequate security controls in web applications that fail to properly validate or sanitize user inputs before processing them within the system. The Web Access component serves as the primary interface for remote users to interact with project data, making it a prime target for exploitation. The vulnerability's classification as affecting integrity suggests that attackers could potentially modify or corrupt data within the system, though the specific data structures or processes that are compromised remain unclear due to the limited disclosure.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents substantial risk to organizations utilizing Primavera P6 in enterprise environments where project data integrity is critical for business operations. The remote attack vector means that threat actors can exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the system, significantly expanding the potential attack surface. Organizations relying on this software for project portfolio management, resource allocation, and scheduling could face serious consequences including data corruption, unauthorized modifications to project timelines, budget allocations, or resource assignments, all of which could severely impact business continuity and decision-making processes. The vulnerability could potentially enable attackers to manipulate critical project data that directly affects organizational planning and resource management activities.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying available patches from Oracle, which would address the underlying vulnerability in the Web Access component. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the Primavera P6 system to untrusted networks. Regular security assessments and monitoring of web access logs should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which covers "Improper Input Validation," and may also relate to CWE-284, "Improper Access Control," depending on the specific exploitation mechanism. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability could be leveraged during the T1190 stage, "Exploit Public-Facing Application," and potentially during T1499, "Endpoint Denial of Service," if the exploitation leads to service disruption. Organizations should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems to monitor for unusual access patterns or data modification activities that might indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.