CVE-2017-3338 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing 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 Marketing. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Marketing, 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 Marketing accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Marketing 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-2017-3338 resides within the Oracle Marketing component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This flaw represents a significant security weakness that affects multiple versions of the Oracle E-Business Suite including 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, and 12.2.6. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and presents a critical risk to organizations utilizing Oracle E-Business Suite environments. The affected component is particularly concerning because it handles user interface interactions that are fundamental to business operations and data access within the enterprise suite.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and authentication mechanisms within the Oracle Marketing interface. An attacker can exploit this weakness through unauthenticated HTTP network connections, making it particularly dangerous as it requires no prior credentials or privileged access to initiate attacks. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector is straightforward and does not require sophisticated techniques or extensive reconnaissance. The flaw specifically allows for unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle Marketing accessible data, while also enabling unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on some accessible data. This represents a severe compromise of both confidentiality and integrity controls within the affected systems. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the high severity of this vulnerability, with the confidentiality and integrity impacts being particularly significant.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle Marketing component and can potentially affect additional products within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This cascading effect occurs because the Marketing component shares resources and data access mechanisms with other Oracle applications within the suite. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to sensitive business data including customer information, financial records, and operational data that organizations rely upon for their day-to-day operations. The human interaction requirement for successful exploitation suggests that attackers may need to trick users into performing specific actions, potentially through social engineering techniques or by leveraging other vulnerabilities that could be combined with this weakness. This aspect of the vulnerability makes it particularly dangerous in environments where users may not be fully security-aware or where security protocols are not strictly enforced.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates released to address this specific weakness. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the vulnerable components to untrusted networks. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving Initial Access through Web Application Exploitation and Persistence mechanisms that could be leveraged for data exfiltration or system compromise. Regular security assessments and monitoring of application logs should be implemented to detect any suspicious activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments across their entire Oracle E-Business Suite environment to identify and remediate similar weaknesses that could be exploited in combination with this vulnerability. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing robust network security controls to protect against unauthorized access to critical business applications.