CVE-2018-2954 in Order Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Order Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Product Diagnostic Tools). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6 and 12.2.7. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Order Management executes to compromise Oracle Order Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Order Management. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/10/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2954 resides within the Oracle Order Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Product Diagnostic Tools subcomponent. This vulnerability represents a significant security weakness that affects multiple version branches of the Oracle E-Business Suite including 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7. The affected system architecture operates under the assumption that legitimate users with valid credentials can be trusted, creating a potential attack vector for adversaries who have already gained access to the underlying infrastructure. The vulnerability classification as difficult to exploit indicates that while the attack requires specific conditions and circumstances, the potential impact is severe enough to warrant immediate attention from security administrators and system operators.
The technical flaw manifests through a privilege escalation mechanism that allows a low-privileged attacker who has already established a logon session on the infrastructure where Oracle Order Management executes to gain unauthorized access and potentially compromise the entire Oracle Order Management system. This vulnerability operates at the system level rather than through network-based attacks, making it particularly dangerous because it leverages existing legitimate access to execute malicious activities. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system assigns a base score of 7.0, indicating a high severity level that reflects the comprehensive impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains. The attack vector is classified as local access (AV:L) meaning the attacker must already have access to the target system, while the attack complexity is rated as high (AC:H) suggesting that sophisticated techniques are required to successfully exploit the vulnerability. The privilege requirement is low (PR:L) indicating that minimal access rights are needed to initiate the attack, and no user interaction is required (UI:N) making this a particularly concerning vulnerability as it can be automated.
The operational impact of successful exploitation of CVE-2018-2954 can result in complete takeover of the Oracle Order Management system, which would provide attackers with extensive control over critical business processes including order processing, inventory management, and customer data handling. This compromise could lead to data breaches, financial loss, operational disruption, and regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability affects the core business operations of organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite, potentially causing cascading effects throughout supply chain management and customer relationship management systems. Organizations that rely heavily on these systems for day-to-day operations face significant risk of business interruption and data compromise. The availability impact is particularly severe as attackers could potentially disrupt order processing capabilities, leading to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction. The integrity impact is equally concerning as attackers could modify order data, customer information, or inventory records, leading to financial discrepancies and operational chaos.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patch deployment and enhanced access controls for the Oracle Order Management environment. Organizations should implement the latest Oracle security patches and updates specifically addressing this vulnerability, as these releases contain the necessary fixes to prevent exploitation. Network segmentation and access control measures should be strengthened to limit access to Oracle Order Management systems, ensuring that only authorized personnel with legitimate business needs can access these critical applications. Regular security audits and monitoring of system access logs should be implemented to detect anomalous activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) categories, and represents a potential entry point for attackers following the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques. System administrators should also consider implementing additional security controls such as application whitelisting, database activity monitoring, and regular vulnerability assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future. Organizations should conduct thorough risk assessments to identify all systems running affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite and prioritize remediation efforts accordingly.