CVE-2018-2995 in iStore
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle iStore component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Shopping Cart). 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iStore. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iStore, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iStore accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iStore accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/10/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2995 resides within Oracle iStore component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Shopping Cart subcomponent. This flaw affects multiple version ranges including 12.1.1 through 12.2.7, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness with minimal technical sophistication, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where security controls may be insufficient.
The technical nature of this vulnerability involves an authentication bypass mechanism that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain access to Oracle iStore functionality through standard HTTP network connections. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the security architecture where the system fails to properly validate user credentials before granting access to sensitive shopping cart operations. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 8.2 reflects the high severity impact with confidentiality and integrity being the primary affected components, though the attack vector requires network access and human interaction to succeed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate iStore component to potentially affect other Oracle products within the E-Business Suite ecosystem. This cascading effect occurs because the vulnerability exists within a core component that interfaces with multiple systems, creating a potential attack path that could be leveraged to access additional Oracle applications and databases. The successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data including customer information, order details, and financial records, while also enabling modification of data through unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems. The requirement for human interaction suggests that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary to complete the attack, but the underlying technical flaw remains the primary concern. The CVSS vector indicates that while the attack requires network access and user interaction, the potential damage is substantial with high confidentiality impact and moderate integrity impact. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation, access controls, and monitoring of HTTP traffic to detect potential exploitation attempts.
The attack surface for this vulnerability can be reduced through proper network configuration and limiting access to the iStore component only to authorized users. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help identify and block malicious traffic patterns associated with exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar authentication bypass issues across the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current security patches and implementing defense-in-depth strategies to protect critical business applications.