CVE-2017-3439 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-2017-3439 resides within the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the User Interface subcomponent. This flaw represents a significant security weakness that affects multiple versions of the Oracle E-Business Suite including 12.1.1 through 12.2.6, making it a widespread concern for organizations utilizing these platforms. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it without requiring extensive technical expertise or specialized tools, posing a substantial risk to enterprise environments that depend on Oracle's suite of business applications.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle One-to-One Fulfillment system through HTTP network connections, eliminating the need for valid credentials or prior access to the system. This represents a critical flaw in the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the application, as the system fails to properly validate incoming requests from external sources. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate component, as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all data accessible through the One-to-One Fulfillment module, while also enabling unauthorized modification of data through update, insert, or delete operations. The CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of potential impacts including both confidentiality and integrity breaches, indicating a high-risk exposure that could compromise sensitive business information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is particularly concerning given that exploitation requires human interaction from individuals other than the attacker, suggesting that the vulnerability may be triggered through social engineering or targeted phishing campaigns. This aspect of the flaw makes it especially dangerous as it can be leveraged through human factors rather than purely technical means. The attack vector through HTTP access means that the vulnerability can be exploited from anywhere on the internet, potentially allowing remote attackers to compromise systems without physical access or network proximity. Organizations utilizing affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite face significant risks including data breaches, unauthorized modifications to critical business processes, and potential disruption of fulfillment operations that could impact supply chain management and customer service delivery.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as aligning with CWE-287, which addresses authentication failures, and potentially CWE-352, concerning cross-site request forgery, depending on the specific exploitation techniques employed. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this vulnerability under initial access and credential access tactics, potentially leveraging techniques such as web application attacks or exploitation of remote services. Organizations should prioritize immediate patching of affected systems, implementation of network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable component, and enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious patterns. Additional mitigations include restricting HTTP access to trusted networks, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of the Oracle E-Business Suite environment to identify potential additional vulnerabilities that may be present in related components or integrated systems.