CVE-2017-3255 in JDeveloper
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle JDeveloper component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: ADF Faces). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.7.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 11.1.2.4.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0 and 12.2.1.2.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle JDeveloper. While the vulnerability is in Oracle JDeveloper, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle JDeveloper accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.8 (Confidentiality impacts).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3255 represents a significant security weakness within Oracle JDeveloper's ADF Faces component, which forms part of the broader Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem. This vulnerability specifically affects multiple versions of Oracle JDeveloper including 11.1.1.7.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 11.1.2.4.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0, making it a widespread concern across various Oracle Fusion Middleware deployments. The flaw resides in the ADF Faces subcomponent which is responsible for handling web-based user interface components within Oracle JDeveloper applications, creating a potential attack surface that extends beyond the immediate JDeveloper environment.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows for unauthenticated remote exploitation through HTTP network connections, presenting an easily exploitable threat vector that requires minimal prerequisites for successful attack execution. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the category of network-based attacks that can be initiated from external systems without requiring prior authentication or privileged access. The vulnerability's classification as CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.8 indicates a moderate severity level with particular emphasis on confidentiality impacts, suggesting that attackers can potentially access sensitive data within the affected systems without detection. The vulnerability specifically enables unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle JDeveloper accessible data, which could include configuration information, development artifacts, or other sensitive materials stored within the JDeveloper environment.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-3255 extends beyond the immediate Oracle JDeveloper environment, as noted in the vulnerability description, indicating that attacks may significantly affect additional products within the Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem. This broader impact occurs because Oracle JDeveloper serves as a development tool that integrates with and influences various components of the middleware stack, potentially allowing attackers to leverage the vulnerability to access data or systems that are not directly part of the JDeveloper application itself. The vulnerability's network accessibility and the fact that it operates within a development environment creates a particularly concerning scenario where attackers can potentially gather intelligence about application architectures, development practices, or access sensitive information that could be used in subsequent attacks. The affected versions represent multiple release streams, suggesting that organizations running any of these versions should consider the vulnerability as a critical concern requiring immediate attention.
Organizations should implement comprehensive mitigation strategies that include applying Oracle's security patches and updates as soon as they become available, which would address the underlying flaw in the ADF Faces component. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of Oracle JDeveloper environments to untrusted networks, while monitoring and logging should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) depending on the specific implementation details, and maps to ATT&CK techniques related to credential access and reconnaissance through network-based attacks. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to ensure that the mitigation measures remain effective against evolving threat landscapes, while incident response procedures should be updated to address potential exploitation of this vulnerability.