CVE-2019-2413 in Reports Developer
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Reports Developer component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Valid Session). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Reports Developer. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Reports Developer, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Reports Developer accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Reports Developer accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2413 resides within Oracle Reports Developer component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically within the Valid Session subcomponent. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that affects Oracle Fusion Middleware version 12.2.1.3, making it accessible to attackers who can exploit it through network-based HTTP connections without requiring authentication. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness with minimal technical sophistication, potentially compromising the entire Oracle Reports Developer environment. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 reflects the moderate severity of this vulnerability, with particular emphasis on confidentiality and integrity impacts that align with CWE-284 Access Control vulnerabilities.
The technical flaw manifests through improper session validation mechanisms within Oracle Reports Developer, allowing attackers to manipulate session tokens or bypass authentication protocols entirely. This weakness enables unauthenticated access to the system, which can result in unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data within the Reports Developer environment. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data that would normally be restricted to authorized users. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate component, as successful exploitation can affect other integrated Oracle products within the Fusion Middleware ecosystem. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or user-specific actions may be needed to complete the attack, though the core vulnerability remains network-accessible and exploitable.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations relying on Oracle Reports Developer for business-critical reporting and data management functions. The potential for unauthorized data modification creates risks of data integrity compromise, while read access to restricted data could expose sensitive business information, financial records, or proprietary data. The CVSS vector indicates network accessibility with low attack complexity, meaning that attackers can exploit this vulnerability from remote locations without requiring physical access or specialized equipment. The shared scope (S:C) component suggests that successful exploitation could impact additional products within the Oracle Fusion Middleware environment, amplifying the overall security impact beyond the immediate Reports Developer component.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's security patches and updates, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the Reports Developer component, and deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic. Additional defensive measures should include restricting network access to only necessary systems, implementing robust monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, and conducting regular security assessments of the Oracle Fusion Middleware environment. The vulnerability's characteristics align with ATT&CK technique T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the need for comprehensive application security controls and regular vulnerability assessments. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regularly reviewing user permissions to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.