CVE-2017-3425 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).
VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3425 resides within the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This 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 specifically targets the user interface components that handle fulfillment processes, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through standard HTTP network protocols without requiring authentication credentials. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 indicates a high-severity threat with substantial impact on both confidentiality and integrity of affected systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the One-to-One Fulfillment interface. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unauthenticated network connections via HTTP, allowing them to gain unauthorized access to critical data within the fulfillment system. The vulnerability requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that the exploitation might involve social engineering elements or targeted phishing campaigns where legitimate users inadvertently trigger the malicious requests. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the CWE-284 category, which addresses improper access control issues, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1212 for exploitation for privilege escalation.
The operational impact of successful exploitation can be devastating for organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite, as attackers can achieve complete access to all Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment accessible data. Beyond mere data theft, the vulnerability enables unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on sensitive fulfillment data, potentially causing significant financial and operational disruption. The compromise of fulfillment data can lead to inventory manipulation, fraudulent transactions, and supply chain disruptions that extend far beyond the immediate system boundaries. Organizations may experience cascading effects as the compromised data interacts with other integrated systems, potentially affecting financial reporting, inventory management, and customer fulfillment processes. The vulnerability's potential to impact additional products demonstrates the interconnected nature of enterprise applications and the broader attack surface that exists when core business applications contain unpatched security flaws.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-3425 should prioritize immediate implementation of Oracle's security patches and updates, as these address the root cause of the access control vulnerability. Network-level defenses including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and web application firewalls should be configured to monitor and restrict HTTP traffic to the affected components. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the One-to-One Fulfillment interfaces, ensuring that only authorized users and systems can reach these vulnerable endpoints. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other Oracle E-Business Suite components. Additionally, implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions that track user activities and system access patterns can help detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include thorough testing of patches in non-production environments before deployment to ensure that critical business functions remain operational while addressing the security vulnerability effectively.