CVE-2017-10025 in BI Publisher
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: BI Publisher Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all BI Publisher accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of BI Publisher accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10025 resides within the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically within the BI Publisher Security subcomponent. This flaw affects version 11.1.1.7.0 of the software and represents a critical security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability operates through HTTP network access, making it particularly dangerous as it requires no prior authentication credentials to exploit. The affected system component is part of Oracle Fusion Middleware, a comprehensive suite of enterprise applications that includes business intelligence and reporting capabilities. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage common attack vectors without requiring specialized tools or extensive knowledge of the target system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate security controls within the BI Publisher security framework, which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely. This flaw enables unauthorized access to critical data and provides complete access to all data accessible through the BI Publisher interface. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft to include unauthorized modification capabilities, allowing attackers to insert, update, or delete data within the affected system. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system assigns this vulnerability a base score of 8.2, reflecting the high severity of both confidentiality and integrity impacts. The attack vector is classified as network-based (AV:N) with low access complexity (AC:L) and no requirement for privileges (PR:N), making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where the system is exposed to external traffic. The vulnerability's scope is considered unchanged (S:U), meaning that a successful attack affects the target system directly without expanding to other systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with comprehensive access to business intelligence data that may contain sensitive corporate information, financial records, and strategic business data. The ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, and deletes creates significant risk for data integrity and business continuity. Organizations relying on BI Publisher for reporting and analytics may face substantial financial and reputational damage if this vulnerability is exploited. The vulnerability's impact on confidentiality is particularly concerning as attackers can access critical data without detection, potentially exposing trade secrets, customer information, or proprietary business strategies. The integrity impact is equally severe, as attackers can modify or corrupt data that organizations depend upon for decision-making processes. This vulnerability directly violates principles outlined in the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) framework, specifically CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication and CWE-502 which covers insecure deserialization issues that can lead to unauthorized access.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations to address this vulnerability, including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates as soon as they become available. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to BI Publisher services to only authorized networks and IP addresses. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by limiting access to BI Publisher functionality to only those users who require it for their specific roles. Regular security monitoring and intrusion detection systems should be configured to detect unusual access patterns or unauthorized attempts to access the BI Publisher component. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected systems within their Oracle Fusion Middleware environment. The MITRE ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under the 'Initial Access' phase, specifically 'T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application', which emphasizes the importance of securing externally accessible applications. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to provide additional protection layers against exploitation attempts. Regular security awareness training for administrators and developers should emphasize the importance of keeping Oracle Fusion Middleware components updated and properly secured against known vulnerabilities.