CVE-2017-10412 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-2017-10412 resides within the Oracle Knowledge Management component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This flaw affects multiple version streams including 12.1.1 through 12.2.7, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle EBS ecosystem. The vulnerability operates at the network level through HTTP protocols, making it accessible to attackers without requiring authentication credentials. According to the CVSS 3.0 scoring system, this represents a high-severity issue with a base score of 8.2, indicating substantial impact potential. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and follows ATT&CK technique T1213.002 (External Remote Services) for exploitation pathways.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the Oracle Knowledge Management interface, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit HTTP endpoints without proper authentication mechanisms. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker suggests this vulnerability may be triggered through social engineering or user-specific actions, though the underlying flaw itself remains exploitable. The attack vector operates over network protocols, making it particularly dangerous in environments where Oracle EBS applications are accessible from external networks or where proper network segmentation has not been implemented. The CVSS vector analysis reveals the vulnerability's characteristics: network accessibility (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privilege requirements (PR:N), and required user interaction (UI:R), while the scope extends beyond the immediate component (S:C).
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond the immediate Oracle Knowledge Management module, as successful exploitation can compromise critical data within the Oracle EBS environment. Attackers can achieve unauthorized access to all accessible data within the knowledge management system, potentially gaining access to sensitive business information, intellectual property, and proprietary documentation. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized modification capabilities, allowing attackers to insert, update, or delete data within the affected system. This dual impact on confidentiality and integrity creates a severe risk profile, particularly in enterprise environments where Oracle EBS serves as a central business application. The CVSS score of 8.2 reflects the potential for significant data compromise and system manipulation that could affect business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies including network segmentation to isolate Oracle EBS applications, implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms, and applying available patches from Oracle. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable means that organizations should prioritize remediation efforts, as attackers can leverage this flaw without specialized knowledge or credentials. Security teams should monitor network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components and consider implementing web application firewalls to filter potentially malicious requests. The vulnerability's scope across multiple EBS versions indicates that comprehensive patch management strategies should cover all supported versions, with particular attention to the affected version ranges from 12.1.1 through 12.2.7. Organizations should also review their access control policies and user privilege management to minimize potential impact from successful exploitation attempts.