CVE-2017-3436 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-2017-3436 resides within the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This weakness affects multiple version ranges including 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.6, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it with minimal technical sophistication, making it particularly dangerous for organizations running these affected versions. The security implications extend beyond the immediate component, as successful exploitation can potentially impact additional Oracle products within the suite, creating cascading security risks.
The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient authentication mechanism that allows unauthenticated attackers to access the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment functionality through HTTP network connections. This vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-287, which deals with improper handling of authentication tokens and credentials. The attack requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that the exploit may involve social engineering elements or targeted user engagement to achieve successful compromise. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of potential impacts, with scores indicating high confidentiality and integrity risks that align with the potential for unauthorized access to critical business data and the ability to modify or delete sensitive information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data access, as successful exploitation can result in complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component. This encompasses not only sensitive customer information but also business-critical fulfillment data that organizations rely upon for operational continuity. The ability to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations creates significant integrity risks that can disrupt business processes and compromise data accuracy. Organizations may face substantial financial and regulatory consequences if this vulnerability is exploited, particularly in industries where compliance with data protection regulations is mandatory. The attack vector through HTTP connections means that this vulnerability can be exploited from external networks, increasing the attack surface and reducing the effectiveness of traditional network perimeter defenses.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions to address the authentication weakness. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable components and consider disabling unnecessary HTTP access where possible. The principle of least privilege should be enforced to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or unauthorized modifications to fulfillment data. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected Oracle products within their environment. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under initial access and credential access phases, emphasizing the need for robust network controls and user behavior monitoring to prevent exploitation. Regular security assessments and patch management processes should be strengthened to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other Oracle components.