CVE-2017-10130 in iStore
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle iStore component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Management). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iStore. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iStore, 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 iStore accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iStore 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-2017-10130 resides within the Oracle iStore component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Management subcomponent. This vulnerability represents a significant security flaw that affects multiple versions of the Oracle E-Business Suite including 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6. The flaw operates at the intersection of web application security and privilege escalation, creating a dangerous attack surface that can be exploited by low-privileged attackers with network access through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires minimal technical sophistication, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments that rely on Oracle E-Business Suite for critical business operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the user management functionality of Oracle iStore. Attackers with low privileges can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access to critical data within the iStore environment. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 reflects the severity of potential impacts, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, indicating that attackers can potentially access sensitive data without necessarily corrupting it. The attack requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that the exploitation might involve social engineering elements or targeted phishing campaigns that trick legitimate users into performing actions that trigger the vulnerability. This requirement for human interaction, while potentially limiting the scalability of automated attacks, does not diminish the overall threat level since social engineering remains a persistent and effective attack methodology.
The operational impact of successful exploitation extends beyond the immediate iStore component to potentially affect additional Oracle products within the E-Business Suite ecosystem. This cascading effect demonstrates the interconnected nature of enterprise software platforms where vulnerabilities in one component can compromise the security posture of the entire system. The ability to achieve complete access to all Oracle iStore accessible data represents a critical threat level, as it could expose sensitive business information including customer data, financial records, and proprietary business intelligence. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some Oracle iStore accessible data, creating potential for data manipulation that could disrupt business operations, compromise data integrity, and create audit trail issues. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N) indicates that network-based attacks are possible with low attack complexity, requiring only low privileges, but necessitating user interaction, while the scope change (S:C) suggests that the impact extends beyond the immediate component to affect other products.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a classic case of insufficient privilege validation in web applications. The vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1078 (Valid Accounts), T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application), and T1046 (Network Service Scanning) as attackers would need to identify the vulnerable application, potentially scan for exposed services, and then exploit the access control weakness. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle patches, implementing network segmentation to limit access to Oracle iStore components, and deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic. Additionally, user education programs should address the social engineering aspects of exploitation, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar access control weaknesses in other components of the E-Business Suite. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and the critical need for comprehensive security monitoring across enterprise application platforms.