CVE-2017-10143 in CRM Technical Foundation
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Preferences). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle CRM Technical Foundation. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, 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 CRM Technical Foundation accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation 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 • 01/02/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10143 resides within the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Preferences subcomponent. This weakness affects multiple versions including 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this flaw without requiring specialized skills or extensive resources, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often accessible over networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation through HTTP network access, eliminating the need for valid credentials or prior system access. This represents a critical flaw in the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of the impact, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, indicating that while the primary concern is unauthorized data access, there is also potential for data modification. The vector notation AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N clearly demonstrates that network-based attacks are possible with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and that human interaction is necessary for successful exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component, as successful attacks can significantly affect additional Oracle products within the E-Business Suite ecosystem. This interconnected nature of Oracle applications means that compromising one component can potentially provide attackers with access to multiple related systems and data repositories. The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to critical data and can provide complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some of the accessible data, creating potential for both data exfiltration and data corruption scenarios.
The requirement for human interaction suggests that this vulnerability may be exploited through social engineering tactics or targeted phishing campaigns where users are tricked into interacting with malicious content. This human factor component makes the vulnerability particularly challenging to defend against, as it requires comprehensive security awareness training and user education alongside technical controls. Organizations implementing Oracle E-Business Suite solutions must recognize that this vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to access sensitive customer relationship management data, potentially including personal information, business intelligence, and financial records that are typically protected within these systems.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and maps to ATT&CK techniques such as T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) in network-based attack scenarios. The vulnerability's impact on data confidentiality and integrity places it within the critical risk category, requiring immediate remediation through Oracle's security patches and updates. Organizations should implement network segmentation, monitor for unusual HTTP traffic patterns, and ensure that all Oracle E-Business Suite instances are updated to versions that address this vulnerability. The CVSS scoring indicates that this vulnerability should be prioritized for immediate remediation, as the combination of low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and high confidentiality impact creates a substantial risk to enterprise security posture and compliance requirements.