CVE-2017-10413 in Mobile Field Service
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Mobile Field Service component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Multiplatform Based on HTML5). 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 Mobile Field Service. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Mobile Field Service, 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 Mobile Field Service accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Mobile Field Service 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-2017-10413 resides within Oracle Mobile Field Service component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically targeting the Multiplatform Based on HTML5 subcomponent. This security flaw affects multiple versions including 12.1.1 through 12.2.7, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and is classified as easily exploitable due to its accessibility via standard HTTP network protocols without requiring authentication credentials. This characteristic places organizations at substantial risk as attackers can leverage common network reconnaissance techniques to identify and exploit the vulnerability without prior access privileges.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and authentication controls within the HTML5-based mobile field service interface. Attackers can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and potentially modify critical business information. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 8.2 reflects the high severity of this flaw, with a base score indicating high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, suggesting that while the primary concern is data exposure rather than modification, the potential for unauthorized access to critical business data remains severe. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N indicates network-based exploitation requiring low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and user interaction, while the scope change aspect suggests potential impact beyond the immediate target system. This vulnerability demonstrates a clear pattern of insufficient access controls that aligns with CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) and CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) categories, representing fundamental flaws in the application's security architecture.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of Oracle Mobile Field Service accessible data and unauthorized modification of business-critical information. Organizations utilizing these affected versions face significant risks including potential exposure of customer data, service records, and operational information that field service personnel rely upon. The requirement for human interaction from individuals other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or phishing techniques may be employed to facilitate exploitation, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where user trust and interaction patterns are common. Attackers could potentially leverage this vulnerability to manipulate field service schedules, modify customer records, or access sensitive operational data that could impact business continuity and regulatory compliance. The widespread adoption of these Oracle E-Business Suite versions across enterprise organizations creates a substantial attack surface, with the potential for cascading effects that could impact additional Oracle products within the same ecosystem, particularly given the interconnected nature of Oracle applications and their shared authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-10413 should prioritize immediate patch deployment from Oracle, as the vulnerability affects multiple versions across the 12.1 and 12.2 release lines. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to affected Oracle Mobile Field Service components, particularly restricting HTTP access to authorized administrative networks only. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic, enabling comprehensive logging and monitoring of access attempts to the vulnerable interface, and conducting regular security assessments to identify potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's characteristics align with ATT&CK technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers may leverage the HTTP protocol to exploit the vulnerability. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication controls and privileged access management solutions to reduce the impact of successful exploitation, while maintaining detailed audit trails to support incident response activities. Given the CVSS score and the potential for scope change, comprehensive vulnerability management programs should include regular assessment of Oracle E-Business Suite components to identify similar vulnerabilities and ensure timely remediation across the entire Oracle application portfolio.