CVE-2017-3419 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). The supported version that is affected is 12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle CRM Technical Foundation. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, 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 CRM Technical Foundation accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation 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-2017-3419 resides within the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This flaw affects version 12.1.3 of the software and represents a significant security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability operates through HTTP network access, making it particularly dangerous as it does not require prior authentication credentials to initiate exploitation attempts. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 indicates a high severity level, reflecting the potential for substantial impact on both confidentiality and integrity of affected systems.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the User Interface component of Oracle CRM Technical Foundation. Attackers can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to critical data and achieve complete access to all data accessible through the affected foundation. The flaw enables attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on data within the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, potentially leading to data corruption or complete system compromise. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or user manipulation might be necessary to initiate the attack vector, though the actual exploitation itself does not require authentication.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle CRM Technical Foundation component, as successful attacks can significantly affect additional products within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This interconnectedness means that compromise of one component can potentially lead to broader system infiltration and data exposure across multiple Oracle applications. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are particularly concerning as attackers can access sensitive customer information and manipulate business data, potentially causing financial losses and regulatory compliance issues. Organizations utilizing this vulnerable version face substantial risk of data breaches and unauthorized system modifications that could disrupt business operations and compromise sensitive commercial information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-3419 should prioritize immediate patch application from Oracle, as this represents the most effective defense against the vulnerability. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to Oracle E-Business Suite components and deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic. Access controls should be strengthened to ensure only authorized personnel can interact with the vulnerable User Interface component, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which addresses improper input validation, and falls within ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Additionally, organizations should establish monitoring procedures to detect anomalous access patterns and implement comprehensive incident response protocols to address potential exploitation attempts.