CVE-2017-3424 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment 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 One-to-One Fulfillment. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment, 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 One-to-One Fulfillment accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment 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-2017-3424 resides within the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This critical security flaw affects 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 at the application layer and manifests through the HTTP protocol, making it accessible to remote attackers without requiring authentication credentials. The flaw's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it with minimal technical sophistication, posing a substantial risk to organizations utilizing these Oracle applications.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the One-to-One Fulfillment User Interface component. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious HTTP requests that bypass normal authentication procedures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate component, as successful exploitation can compromise additional Oracle products within the same ecosystem, creating a cascading effect that amplifies the potential damage. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of both confidentiality and integrity impacts, indicating that attackers can achieve complete access to sensitive data and potentially modify or delete critical information.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability creates a significant risk for organizations relying on Oracle E-Business Suite for their fulfillment operations. The requirement for human interaction from users other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or targeted attacks may be necessary to achieve successful exploitation, but this does not mitigate the overall risk level. The potential for unauthorized access to critical data, combined with the ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, and deletions, creates a comprehensive threat vector that can severely impact business operations. Organizations may face data breaches, financial losses, regulatory compliance issues, and operational disruptions if this vulnerability is exploited successfully.
Security mitigations for CVE-2017-3424 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions, following Oracle's official security patches and updates. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of the vulnerable component to untrusted networks. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic to the affected interfaces. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in the broader Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a typical example of how user interface components can introduce security risks that extend beyond their immediate scope, as outlined in ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and defense evasion techniques.