CVE-2017-10068 in Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Analytics Web Dashboards). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition 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:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10068 resides within Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition's Analytics Web Dashboards subcomponent, specifically affecting version 12.2.1.3.0 of the Fusion Middleware suite. This represents a critical security flaw that demonstrates the inherent risks associated with enterprise business intelligence platforms where dashboard functionality often serves as a gateway to sensitive organizational data. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise to leverage this weakness, making it particularly dangerous in environments where such systems are publicly accessible or exposed to untrusted networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the Analytics Web Dashboards component, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain access through standard HTTP network connections. This flaw operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration framework as a weakness in authentication mechanisms, specifically categorized under CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication scenarios. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 8.2 reflects the severity of potential impacts, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, indicating that while attackers can potentially read sensitive data, they may also be able to modify certain aspects of the system. The attack vector requiring network access via HTTP (AV:N) combined with low attack complexity (AC:L) demonstrates that this vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring specialized tools or conditions.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-10068 extends beyond the immediate compromise of the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition system, as successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data within the platform. This represents a significant risk for organizations that rely heavily on business intelligence dashboards for decision-making processes, as attackers could potentially gain insights into financial performance, operational metrics, strategic initiatives, and other confidential business information. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker suggests that while the vulnerability itself may be automated, social engineering or user interaction may be necessary to complete the attack chain, though this still represents a serious security concern given that users often interact with dashboard systems regularly.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the initial access and credential access phases, where attackers may leverage weak authentication mechanisms to establish persistent access to enterprise systems. The potential for unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to accessible data within the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition platform presents additional concerns for data integrity, as attackers could modify dashboards, alter data sources, or manipulate reporting mechanisms to mislead decision-makers. Organizations utilizing this specific version of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition should consider implementing network segmentation, access controls, and regular security assessments to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. The interconnected nature of business intelligence systems means that compromise of this component could potentially impact related products and services within the Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem, making comprehensive security measures essential for overall organizational protection.