CVE-2017-10411 in Knowledge Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6 and 12.2.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Knowledge Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Knowledge Management, 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 Knowledge Management accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Knowledge Management 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 • 01/17/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10411 resides within the Oracle Knowledge Management component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This security flaw affects multiple versions including 12.1.1 through 12.2.7, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle EBS ecosystem. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it with minimal technical sophistication, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where such systems are prevalent.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Knowledge Management through HTTP network access, eliminating the need for valid credentials or prior system access. This represents a critical weakness in the authentication framework of the affected component, as the system fails to properly validate incoming requests from unauthorized sources. The CVSS 3.0 score of 8.2 reflects the severity of the potential impact, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, suggesting that data exfiltration poses the primary risk. The vector notation AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N indicates network-based access, low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and the necessity of user interaction to complete exploitation, while the scope expansion (S:C) suggests potential impact beyond the immediate component.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle Knowledge Management system, as successful exploitation can compromise additional products within the Oracle EBS environment. This cascading effect demonstrates how vulnerabilities in one component can serve as entry points for broader system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to access critical enterprise data or achieve complete control over accessible information. The ability to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on Oracle Knowledge Management data represents a significant integrity risk, as attackers could modify or corrupt information that organizations rely upon for business operations.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and represents a classic example of insufficient authentication controls in web applications. The requirement for human interaction suggests that social engineering or phishing techniques may be employed to facilitate exploitation, making it a hybrid threat that combines technical vulnerability with social engineering elements. Organizations should consider this vulnerability in the context of ATT&CK framework's initial access and credential access phases, as it enables unauthorized network-based access to sensitive enterprise information. The vulnerability's impact on data confidentiality and integrity, combined with its potential for scope expansion, makes it a critical concern for enterprise security teams responsible for protecting business-critical applications.
Effective mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of affected Oracle EBS versions, implementation of network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable component, and enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious patterns. Organizations should also consider implementing additional authentication controls and access restrictions for the Knowledge Management interface. Given the vulnerability's classification and potential impact, security teams must prioritize this issue in their risk assessment and remediation planning, ensuring that appropriate controls are implemented to prevent unauthorized access to critical enterprise information systems.