CVE-2018-2967 in Primavera Unifier
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Primavera Unifier component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 16.x, 17.x and 18.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows physical access to compromise Primavera Unifier. While the vulnerability is in Primavera Unifier, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Primavera Unifier accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2967 resides within the Primavera Unifier component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite, specifically within the Core subcomponent. This vulnerability affects versions 16.x, 17.x, and 18.x of the software, representing a significant security weakness that can be exploited through physical access to compromised systems. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with physical access can leverage this weakness without requiring sophisticated techniques or extensive resources, making it particularly concerning for organizations that may not adequately control physical access to their infrastructure.
The technical flaw in Primavera Unifier stems from insufficient security controls that allow unauthorized access when physical access is obtained by malicious actors. This vulnerability operates at a fundamental level within the core architecture of the system, enabling attackers to potentially compromise critical data and gain complete access to all data accessible through the Primavera Unifier platform. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 reflects the moderate severity of the confidentiality impact, though the vector analysis reveals a critical concern with the scope of potential damage. The attack vector AV:P indicates that physical access is required, while the low attack complexity AC:L suggests that exploitation does not require significant technical expertise beyond obtaining physical access. The lack of required privileges PR:N and user interaction UI:N further emphasizes that this vulnerability can be exploited without additional authentication or user involvement, making it particularly dangerous in environments where physical security controls may be insufficient.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Primavera Unifier component to potentially affect additional products within the Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite ecosystem. This cascading effect means that successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data that organizations rely upon for project management, engineering, and construction planning activities. The high confidentiality impact C:H indicates that attackers can access sensitive information that may include proprietary project data, financial information, resource allocation details, and other critical business intelligence that organizations depend on for their operations. The absence of integrity or availability impact in the CVSS vector suggests that while data confidentiality is severely compromised, the primary threat lies in unauthorized data access rather than data modification or system disruption.
Organizations should implement comprehensive physical security measures to mitigate this vulnerability, including restricted access controls, surveillance systems, and proper visitor management protocols. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 which addresses improper access control, and represents a significant concern from the ATT&CK framework perspective under the Initial Access category where physical access represents a critical attack vector. Remediation efforts should focus on implementing strong physical access controls, regular security assessments, and ensuring that all affected versions are patched according to Oracle's security advisories. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough risk assessments to understand how this vulnerability might affect their broader infrastructure and implement network segmentation to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.