CVE-2019-2483 in iStore
Summary
by MITRE • 12/24/2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle iStore product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: 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, 12.2.7 and 12.2.8. 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 (scope change). 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 • 06/23/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2483 affects Oracle iStore within the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically targeting the Shopping Cart component. This vulnerability represents a significant security weakness that impacts multiple versions of the E-Business Suite including 12.1.1 through 12.2.8, making it a widespread concern for organizations utilizing these systems. The vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable, meaning that attackers with minimal technical expertise can leverage it to compromise the affected system. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP, eliminating the need for sophisticated network infiltration techniques or privileged access to the target environment.
The technical flaw in this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and authentication mechanisms within the iStore shopping cart functionality. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the system without requiring valid credentials or prior access to the network infrastructure. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) indicates that the system fails to properly enforce access restrictions, enabling unauthorized data access and modification. The CVSS 3.0 score of 8.2 reflects the high severity of the impact, with confidentiality and integrity being the primary affected components. The attack requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that the exploitation may involve social engineering elements or user-specific actions that facilitate the attack.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate iStore component, as indicated by the scope change aspect of the attack. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle iStore accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive business information, customer data, and financial records. The ability to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on Oracle iStore accessible data creates additional risks for data integrity and system availability. Attackers could potentially modify product catalogs, alter pricing information, or manipulate customer orders, leading to significant financial losses and operational disruption. Organizations may also face regulatory compliance issues and reputational damage if sensitive data is compromised.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-2483 should focus on implementing immediate patches from Oracle as the primary defense mechanism, since the vulnerability affects multiple versions of the E-Business Suite. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure to the affected iStore components, while monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect anomalous access patterns. Organizations should also consider implementing additional authentication mechanisms and input validation controls to reduce the attack surface. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access techniques, making it particularly concerning for organizations that rely on the E-Business Suite for critical business operations. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in the broader Oracle E-Business Suite environment, as this vulnerability demonstrates the potential for scope creep in security incidents affecting interconnected systems.