CVE-2018-2862 in Retail Point-of-Service
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Point-of-Service component of Oracle Retail Applications (subcomponent: User Interface). Supported versions that are affected are 13.3.8, 13.4.9, 14.0.4 and 14.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Retail Point-of-Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Retail Point-of-Service accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Retail Point-of-Service accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/03/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2862 resides within the Oracle Retail Point-of-Service component, specifically within its User Interface subcomponent of the Oracle Retail Applications suite. This security flaw affects multiple version releases including 13.3.8, 13.4.9, 14.0.4, and 14.1.3, making it a widespread concern across various iterations of the retail point-of-service infrastructure. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal privileges and network access can potentially compromise the system, representing a significant risk to retail environments that rely heavily on point-of-service systems for transaction processing and data management.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the user interface component, allowing low-privileged attackers to exploit network-based HTTP connections to gain unauthorized access to sensitive retail data. This flaw operates through a combination of insufficient authentication mechanisms and potential input validation weaknesses that enable attackers to bypass normal security boundaries. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 7.1 reflects the severity of the impact, with a high confidentiality impact score indicating that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical data, while the integrity impact score of 4.3 suggests potential unauthorized modification of data within the system. The attack vector requiring network access via HTTP demonstrates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous in networked retail environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete compromise of the point-of-service system's data integrity and availability. Attackers with successful exploitation could potentially access all data accessible through the Oracle Retail Point-of-Service, including customer transaction records, payment information, inventory data, and other sensitive retail information. The ability to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations further amplifies the risk, as attackers could modify transaction records, alter inventory levels, or manipulate customer data. This vulnerability directly impacts the retail industry's operational security posture, potentially leading to financial losses, regulatory compliance violations, and damage to customer trust. The lack of user interaction requirement (UI:N) in the CVSS vector indicates that exploitation can occur automatically without user involvement, making detection more difficult.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to the point-of-service systems, deployment of web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic, and implementation of robust authentication mechanisms. Regular security updates and patches from Oracle should be applied immediately upon availability, as the vulnerability affects multiple supported versions that require coordinated remediation efforts. Access control measures should be enhanced to ensure that only authorized personnel can access critical system functions, and network monitoring should be strengthened to detect anomalous access patterns. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant concern for organizations following ATT&CK framework tactics related to privilege escalation and credential access. The vulnerability demonstrates how retail-specific applications can become targets for cyberattacks, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security measures across all components of retail infrastructure. Organizations should also consider implementing data loss prevention measures and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in their point-of-service systems and other critical retail applications.