CVE-2017-3406 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony 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 Advanced Outbound Telephony. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, 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 Advanced Outbound Telephony accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3406 resides within Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting the User Interface subcomponent. This security flaw impacts multiple versions including 12.1.1 through 12.2.6, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. The vulnerability operates through HTTP network access, making it accessible to unauthenticated attackers who can exploit it without requiring prior authentication credentials. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the easily exploitable category according to Oracle's assessment, indicating that the attack vector is straightforward and accessible to threat actors with basic network connectivity.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony interface, allowing unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive data and system functionalities. The flaw operates at the application layer where HTTP requests can be manipulated to bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially enabling attackers to access critical business data and perform unauthorized operations on the telephony system. This vulnerability specifically targets the User Interface component, which serves as the primary interaction point for users managing outbound telephony operations within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of potential impacts including both confidentiality and integrity breaches.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate scope of Oracle Advanced Outbound Telephony, potentially affecting additional Oracle products within the E-Business Suite ecosystem. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical business data, complete access to all accessible data within the telephony component, and unauthorized modification capabilities including update, insert, and delete operations on sensitive information. The requirement for human interaction from individuals other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or targeted manipulation may be necessary to complete the attack chain, though the initial exploitation remains network-based and unauthenticated. This characteristic aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for valid accounts and T1212 for exploitation for credential access, though the primary vector remains network-based.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-3406 should focus on implementing network-level controls including firewall rules to restrict access to Oracle E-Business Suite components, particularly the Advanced Outbound Telephony interface. Organizations should ensure that all affected versions are patched according to Oracle's security bulletins, as this vulnerability represents a critical risk to business continuity and data security. Network segmentation and access control measures should be strengthened to limit exposure of the vulnerable interface to only authorized personnel. Additionally, monitoring systems should be configured to detect anomalous access patterns to telephony interfaces, as this vulnerability could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer communication data. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and its potential for privilege escalation aligns with the broader category of authentication bypass vulnerabilities that require immediate remediation to prevent data breaches and maintain regulatory compliance.