CVE-2017-10005 in FLEXCUBE Private Banking
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking component of Oracle Financial Services Applications (subcomponent: Miscellaneous). Supported versions that are affected are 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0 and 12.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10005 resides within Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking, a critical component of Oracle Financial Services Applications that serves as a foundational platform for private banking operations. This vulnerability specifically affects version 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.2.0, and 12.0.1 of the software, representing a significant security gap in financial services infrastructure that could be exploited by malicious actors without authentication. The flaw operates through the Miscellaneous subcomponent of FLEXCUBE Private Banking, which handles various auxiliary functions that are essential for operational continuity but may lack proper security controls.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the HTTP interface of the Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking system. Attackers can exploit this weakness by leveraging network-based HTTP access to gain unauthorized access to sensitive financial data and operations. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 6.1 reflects the moderate severity of the threat, with a base score indicating low attack complexity and no privilege requirements, while the user interaction requirement suggests that successful exploitation typically involves some form of social engineering or targeted user engagement. This vulnerability manifests as a data integrity and confidentiality breach that could enable unauthorized modification of financial records, with potential for data loss and system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate scope of FLEXCUBE Private Banking, as the attack vector can potentially affect additional Oracle Financial Services products that share common infrastructure or components. This cascading effect represents a significant concern for financial institutions that rely on integrated financial application suites, where a compromise in one component could lead to broader system infiltration. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on sensitive data, while simultaneously enabling read access to restricted information, creating multiple attack surfaces for financial fraud and data theft. The combination of confidentiality and integrity impacts creates a dangerous scenario where attackers could manipulate financial records while remaining undetected.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-10005 should prioritize immediate patching and configuration hardening of affected Oracle FLEXCUBE Private Banking installations. Organizations must implement network segmentation to restrict HTTP access to the vulnerable components and deploy additional authentication layers that require multi-factor verification for administrative functions. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a typical example of how insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms can create persistent security weaknesses in enterprise financial applications. Security teams should also consider implementing network monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous HTTP traffic patterns and unauthorized access attempts, as well as establishing regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in related Oracle Financial Services applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access tactics, making it particularly concerning for financial institutions that must maintain strict regulatory compliance and data protection standards.