CVE-2017-3517 in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools component of Oracle JD Edwards Products (subcomponent: Web Runtime SEC). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/19/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3517 resides within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools component, specifically within the Web Runtime SEC subcomponent of Oracle JD Edwards Products. This security flaw represents a significant concern for organizations utilizing the JD Edwards platform, as it affects version 9.2 which was actively supported at the time of discovery. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal technical expertise and network access can potentially compromise affected systems without requiring authentication credentials. The attack vector specifically leverages HTTP network protocols, making it accessible to threat actors who can simply connect to the affected services over the network without needing prior authorization or credentials.
The technical nature of this vulnerability manifests as a weakness in the authentication and authorization mechanisms within the web runtime environment of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data within a subset of the affected system's accessible information. This data exposure capability represents a direct violation of the confidentiality principle in the CIA triad, allowing malicious actors to potentially access proprietary business information, financial data, or other sensitive operational details. Additionally, the vulnerability enables attackers to cause partial denial of service conditions, which impacts the availability aspect of the security triad by disrupting normal system operations and potentially affecting business continuity.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for organizations relying on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools for their business operations. The partial denial of service capability means that attackers can disrupt access to critical business functions, potentially affecting production systems, financial reporting, or other essential processes. The unauthorized read access to subset data could expose sensitive business information, customer data, or proprietary processes that could be exploited for competitive advantage or used in further attack campaigns. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 indicates a moderate to high severity level, reflecting the combination of confidentiality and availability impacts that make this vulnerability particularly concerning for enterprise environments.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided security patches and updates to address this vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be enhanced to limit exposure of affected systems to untrusted networks. Regular monitoring of network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests and implementing intrusion detection systems can help identify exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a potential entry point for attackers following the MITRE ATT&CK framework's initial access tactics. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in their JD Edwards environments. The combination of confidentiality and availability impacts makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous, as it can enable both data theft and operational disruption simultaneously.