CVE-2018-2947 in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools component of Oracle JD Edwards Products (subcomponent: Web Runtime). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged 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 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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-2018-2947 resides within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools component of Oracle JD Edwards Products, specifically affecting the Web Runtime subcomponent at version 9.2. This represents a significant security weakness that undermines the integrity of enterprise resource planning systems widely deployed across industrial and manufacturing sectors. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal prerequisites to initiate successful attacks, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on these systems for critical business operations.
This security flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne environment. The technical nature of the vulnerability suggests a weakness in the authentication or authorization mechanisms within the web runtime component, potentially enabling attackers to bypass normal access controls and escalate their privileges to gain complete access to all accessible data within the system. The CVSS 3.0 score of 6.5 reflects the severity of the confidentiality impact, indicating that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical business data including financial records, customer information, and operational details that are essential for business continuity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can potentially compromise the entire JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools environment. Organizations utilizing this software for mission-critical operations face significant risks including data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential operational disruption. The vulnerability's accessibility via HTTP means that attackers can potentially exploit it from remote locations without requiring physical access to the network infrastructure, making it particularly challenging to defend against. The attack vector through network access via HTTP also suggests that the vulnerability may be present in web application interfaces that are exposed to external networks, increasing the attack surface and making the system more susceptible to various forms of exploitation including automated scanning and exploitation tools.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a classic example of insufficient authorization checks within web applications. The attack pattern associated with this vulnerability follows the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques, specifically targeting the web application layer to gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation to limit access to JD Edwards systems, deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic, and ensuring proper access controls are implemented at multiple layers of the application stack. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and conducting regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate similar weaknesses in enterprise applications. Proper security configuration and regular monitoring of system access logs can help detect potential exploitation attempts and provide early warning of unauthorized access attempts.