CVE-2018-3151 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle iProcurement component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: E-Content Manager Catalog). 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 iProcurement. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iProcurement 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 • 05/25/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-3151 resides within Oracle iProcurement component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the E-Content Manager Catalog subcomponent. This weakness represents a significant security flaw that affects multiple versions of the Oracle E-Business Suite including 12.1.1 through 12.2.7, indicating a prolonged period of exposure across the product lifecycle. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable suggests that attackers can leverage it without requiring specialized skills or extensive reconnaissance, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on these systems for procurement operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle iProcurement through HTTP network access, eliminating the need for valid credentials or privileged accounts. This attack vector operates at the network level and specifically targets the E-Content Manager Catalog functionality, which likely handles catalog data management and content presentation for procurement processes. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 7.5 reflects the high severity of the confidentiality impact, where attackers can gain unauthorized access to critical procurement data including supplier information, catalog items, pricing details, and potentially sensitive business data. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or network proximity, making it accessible from any location with network connectivity to the affected system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, potentially enabling complete access to all Oracle iProcurement accessible data. This comprehensive access capability means attackers could manipulate procurement catalogs, view sensitive supplier relationships, access confidential pricing information, and potentially disrupt procurement workflows. The confidentiality impact is rated as high because procurement data often contains sensitive commercial information, strategic supplier relationships, and financial details that could be exploited for competitive advantage or financial gain. Organizations utilizing Oracle iProcurement for their procurement processes face significant risk of intellectual property exposure, competitive disadvantage, and potential financial losses.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-3151 should prioritize immediate patch application from Oracle, as this represents the most effective defense against the vulnerability. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to Oracle iProcurement systems, particularly restricting HTTP access to trusted networks and implementing proper firewall rules. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving credential access and data extraction. Additional security controls should include monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, implementing intrusion detection systems, and conducting regular security assessments of procurement applications. Organizations should also consider implementing application-level controls and authentication mechanisms to provide additional layers of protection beyond the network perimeter, as the vulnerability's ease of exploitation makes proactive defense essential.