CVE-2017-10059 in BI Publisher
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Mobile Service). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in BI Publisher, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 7.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10059 resides within the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically within the Mobile Service subcomponent. This particular flaw affects version 11.1.1.7.0 of the software, representing a critical security weakness that has significant implications for organizations utilizing this middleware solution. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and manifests through the Mobile Service functionality, which serves as an interface for mobile device access to BI Publisher capabilities. The affected system represents a core enterprise reporting and data visualization platform that organizations rely upon for business intelligence operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication and authorization controls within the Mobile Service implementation. Attackers with low privilege network access via HTTP protocols can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and system resources. The vulnerability requires human interaction from a legitimate user, suggesting that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary to initiate the attack vector. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the category of user-interaction dependent exploits, where the attacker cannot simply automate the entire process without user involvement. The attack scenario typically involves an unsuspecting user accessing a maliciously crafted URL or application interface that triggers the vulnerability during normal business operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate BI Publisher component and can affect additional products within the Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem. This cascading effect represents a significant concern for enterprise environments where multiple Oracle products operate in integrated configurations. Successful exploitation can result in complete access to all data accessible through BI Publisher, including sensitive business intelligence reports, financial data, and operational metrics. The vulnerability enables unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on data that should be restricted to authorized personnel only, creating potential for data corruption and manipulation. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 indicates a high severity level with significant confidentiality and integrity impacts, reflecting the potential for substantial data breaches and system compromise.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a variant of CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and potentially related to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) within the Common Weakness Enumeration framework. The attack pattern aligns with ATT&CK techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation through application-level vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's security patches, implementing network segmentation, and monitoring for suspicious HTTP traffic patterns. Access controls should be strengthened through additional authentication layers and user activity monitoring. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable with low privilege requirements makes it particularly dangerous in environments where user access controls are not properly enforced, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges through the compromised BI Publisher service.