CVE-2018-3184 in Hyperion
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Hyperion BI+ component of Oracle Hyperion (subcomponent: IQR - Foundation Services). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.2.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Hyperion BI+. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Hyperion BI+ accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 2.4 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-3184 resides within Oracle Hyperion Business Intelligence Plus component, specifically within the IQR - Foundation Services subcomponent of version 11.1.2.4. This represents a significant security weakness that exposes organizations using this particular Hyperion version to potential data breaches. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal technical expertise can leverage this flaw, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where Hyperion BI+ systems handle sensitive business intelligence data.
This security flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that operates through HTTP network connections, requiring an attacker to possess high privileged credentials to initiate exploitation. The attack vector specifically targets the IQR Foundation Services module, which serves as a critical infrastructure component within the Hyperion BI+ ecosystem. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.4 reflects its moderate impact level, primarily affecting confidentiality aspects with a low impact on integrity and availability. The attack requires human interaction from individuals other than the attacker, suggesting that social engineering or insider threat components may be necessary for successful exploitation, though this does not diminish the overall security risk.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it enables unauthorized read access to specific subsets of Hyperion BI+ accessible data. This means that compromised systems could potentially reveal sensitive business intelligence, financial reports, or strategic planning information that would normally be restricted to authorized personnel only. Organizations utilizing this vulnerable version face the risk of competitive intelligence theft, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses resulting from unauthorized access to their business data repositories. The affected data scope, while limited to subsets rather than full system access, still represents a substantial security concern for enterprises relying on Hyperion BI+ for mission-critical business operations.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation efforts by upgrading to supported versions of Oracle Hyperion BI+ that contain patches for this vulnerability. The recommended mitigation strategy includes implementing network segmentation to limit access to Hyperion BI+ services, enforcing strict access controls, and monitoring for suspicious HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing additional monitoring controls specifically targeting the IQR Foundation Services component to detect potential unauthorized access attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may be related to ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) as it requires high privileged access for exploitation, though the human interaction requirement suggests potential social engineering elements that could be addressed through enhanced security awareness training programs.