CVE-2017-3593 in WebCenter Sites
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Advanced UI). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0 and 12.2.1.2.0. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/01/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3593 resides within Oracle WebCenter Sites, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that provides content management and web publishing capabilities. This specific flaw exists in the Advanced UI subcomponent and affects multiple version lines including 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness without requiring specialized tools or extensive technical knowledge, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often deployed without adequate monitoring.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the WebCenter Sites Advanced UI component, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain access to the system through standard HTTP network connections. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the security architecture where the system fails to properly validate user credentials before granting access to sensitive resources. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects the severity of impact, with high confidentiality implications and low integrity impact, indicating that while attackers can potentially access critical data, the primary concern lies in unauthorized data disclosure rather than data modification.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, as successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of all accessible data within the Oracle WebCenter Sites environment. This includes not only content management data but also potentially sensitive configuration information and user data that organizations rely upon for their digital publishing operations. The requirement for human interaction suggests that while the initial exploitation may be automated, some form of user involvement or specific conditions must be met for the full attack to succeed, though this does not significantly reduce the overall threat level.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability face significant risks to their information security posture, particularly given that the attack vector requires only network access via HTTP, making it relatively straightforward for attackers to target these systems. The potential for unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations further compounds the risk, as attackers could modify content or configuration settings to disrupt services or inject malicious content. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting weaknesses in remote services. The combination of these factors makes CVE-2017-3593 a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention and remediation to protect against potential data breaches and service disruption.