CVE-2018-2944 in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools component of Oracle JD Edwards Products (subcomponent: Monitoring and Diagnostics). 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 access to critical data or complete access to all JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2944 resides within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools component of Oracle JD Edwards Products, specifically within the Monitoring and Diagnostics subcomponent. This flaw affects version 9.2 of the software and represents a significant security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage this weakness effectively, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often exposed to external networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the monitoring and diagnostics functionality of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools. Attackers can exploit this weakness by establishing network connections via HTTP protocols without requiring any valid credentials or authentication tokens. This unauthenticated access pathway allows adversaries to bypass normal security controls that would typically protect sensitive system components and data repositories. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 7.5 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, as it enables unauthorized access to critical data and potentially complete access to all accessible data within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data exposure, as it provides attackers with the capability to compromise entire data ecosystems within the JD Edwards environment. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to sensitive business information, financial records, customer data, and other critical corporate assets that are typically protected by robust access controls. The vulnerability's potential for complete data access means that attackers could potentially modify or exfiltrate substantial amounts of information, leading to significant financial losses, regulatory violations, and reputational damage for affected organizations. This risk is particularly severe given that JD Edwards systems often serve as core components of enterprise resource planning and business operations.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools from external networks, deployment of web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic, and implementation of robust access controls and authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege as defined in security frameworks. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving initial access through network service exploitation and credential compromise. Regular security assessments, patch management programs, and monitoring of network traffic for suspicious HTTP activity should be implemented to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing multi-factor authentication mechanisms and conducting regular security audits to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across their enterprise systems.