CVE-2018-2750 in Enterprise Manager Base Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager Base Platform component of Oracle Enterprise Manager Products Suite (subcomponent: UI Framework). The supported version that is affected is 12.1.0.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Enterprise Manager Base Platform. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Enterprise Manager Base Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Enterprise Manager Base Platform. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/28/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2750 resides within the Enterprise Manager Base Platform component of Oracle Enterprise Manager Products Suite, specifically within the UI Framework subcomponent. This weakness affects version 12.1.0.5 and represents a significant security flaw that could be exploited by malicious actors without requiring authentication credentials. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage network-based HTTP access to compromise the system, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the platform is exposed to external networks. The attack vector specifically involves HTTP connections, suggesting that the vulnerability could be exploited through web-based interfaces or APIs that the platform exposes to network traffic.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls within the UI Framework component, which allows unauthorized users to perform administrative actions against the Enterprise Manager Base Platform. This flaw enables attackers to execute unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on sensitive data within the platform's accessible database. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized read access to a subset of platform data, potentially exposing confidential information that should remain protected. The partial denial of service aspect indicates that attackers could disrupt platform operations, though not completely incapacitating the system. This vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate component, as successful exploitation can affect additional products within the Oracle Enterprise Manager ecosystem, creating cascading security implications across the entire suite.
The operational impact of CVE-2018-2750 is substantial, with a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 indicating a high severity threat level. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) categories, reflecting both access control failures and potential data exposure risks. The attack requires human interaction from a legitimate user, suggesting that social engineering or targeted phishing campaigns might be necessary to initiate exploitation, though this does not mitigate the overall risk. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) demonstrates that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, no authentication required, but requires user interaction, with the potential for considerable impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains. Organizations using Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform should consider this vulnerability in their risk assessments, particularly given its potential to affect multiple products within the Oracle suite. The vulnerability's exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification of configuration data, exposure of sensitive operational information, and disruption of critical monitoring and management functions that enterprises rely upon for their IT infrastructure management.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected systems, implementation of network segmentation to limit direct access to the platform, and enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious activities. Organizations should also review their access control policies and ensure that administrative interfaces are not exposed to untrusted networks. The vulnerability's classification under the ATT&CK framework would likely map to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and potentially T1078 (Valid Accounts) if the attack involves legitimate user accounts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify similar weaknesses in other components of the Oracle Enterprise Manager suite. Additionally, implementing network access controls, disabling unnecessary HTTP services, and maintaining up-to-date security patches are essential defensive measures that can significantly reduce the attack surface and potential impact of this vulnerability.