CVE-2019-2430 in Argus Safety
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Argus Safety component of Oracle Health Sciences Applications (subcomponent: Console). Supported versions that are affected are 8.1 and 8.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Argus Safety. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Argus Safety accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/28/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2430 resides within Oracle Argus Safety, a component of Oracle Health Sciences Applications designed for safety data management in pharmaceutical and healthcare environments. This security flaw specifically affects versions 8.1 and 8.2 of the console subcomponent, representing a significant concern for organizations handling sensitive medical and clinical data. The vulnerability falls under the category of insufficient authentication mechanisms, where a low-privileged attacker can exploit the system through standard network protocols without requiring elevated privileges or specialized tools.
This vulnerability operates through the HTTP protocol interface, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from any network location without requiring physical access or complex attack vectors. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a medium to high severity threat level, with the primary impact focused on confidentiality as attackers can gain unauthorized access to critical safety data. The vulnerability's exploitability is rated as easily accessible due to the low attack complexity and the fact that no user interaction is required for successful exploitation. The attack vector AV:N indicates network-based access, while the low privilege requirement PR:L suggests that even users with minimal system permissions can leverage this flaw effectively.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can potentially lead to complete compromise of all accessible Oracle Argus Safety data. This includes sensitive clinical trial information, adverse event reports, and other protected health information that organizations must maintain under strict regulatory compliance requirements. The confidentiality impact is rated as high (C:H) indicating that successful exploitation could result in exposure of sensitive information that may have serious implications for patient safety, regulatory compliance, and business operations. Organizations using this software may face significant legal and financial consequences if such data breaches occur, particularly given the healthcare industry's stringent data protection requirements.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patch management implementation for the affected Oracle Argus Safety versions, along with network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable console component. Organizations should implement network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts and establish strict access controls for system administrators. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a potential pathway for attackers to progress through the attack chain as defined in MITRE ATT&CK framework under the Initial Access and Credential Access phases. Security teams should also consider implementing additional layers of protection including web application firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and comprehensive audit logging to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in related systems and ensure overall security posture remains strong against evolving threats.