CVE-2017-3287 in iStore
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle iStore 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 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iStore. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iStore, 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 iStore accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iStore accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3287 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle iStore component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This vulnerability specifically affects the User Interface subcomponent and impacts multiple supported versions including 12.1.1 through 12.2.6, making it a widespread concern across various Oracle E-Business Suite deployments. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage network-based HTTP access without requiring authentication credentials, presenting a significant risk to organizations relying on this enterprise suite.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the Oracle iStore interface, creating opportunities for malicious actors to manipulate application behavior through crafted HTTP requests. The vulnerability requires human interaction from individuals other than the attacker, suggesting that social engineering or user deception may be necessary components of successful exploitation. This characteristic places the vulnerability within the purview of CWE-20, which addresses "Improper Input Validation" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1212, "Exploitation for Credential Access" where attackers may exploit weaknesses to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate compromise of Oracle iStore functionality, potentially affecting additional Oracle products within the suite due to shared components and data access mechanisms. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical business data, including financial records, customer information, and operational details that organizations consider sensitive. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of potential consequences, with impacts spanning both confidentiality and integrity dimensions. Attackers may gain complete access to all Oracle iStore accessible data or achieve unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on specific data sets, creating both data exposure and data corruption risks.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including network segmentation to limit access to Oracle iStore components, applying Oracle's official security patches and updates, and implementing robust monitoring solutions to detect anomalous access patterns. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution risk necessitates comprehensive security assessments of all Oracle E-Business Suite deployments, with particular attention to user interface components that may be exposed to external networks. Additionally, organizations should review their access controls and user authentication mechanisms to ensure that even if exploitation occurs, the attack scope remains limited. Security teams must also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems specifically configured to monitor for exploitation attempts targeting Oracle iStore vulnerabilities, while maintaining detailed audit logs to support forensic analysis in case of successful breaches.