CVE-2019-2558 in Retail Point-of-Service
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Point-of-Service component of Oracle Retail Applications (subcomponent: Infrastructure). Supported versions that are affected are 13.4, 14.0 and 14.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Retail Point-of-Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Retail Point-of-Service accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Retail Point-of-Service accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Retail Point-of-Service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2558 resides within the Oracle Retail Point-of-Service component of Oracle Retail Applications, specifically within the Infrastructure subcomponent. This security flaw affects multiple supported versions including 13.4, 14.0, and 14.1, making it a widespread concern for organizations utilizing these retail applications. The vulnerability represents a critical security gap that significantly impacts the overall security posture of retail environments where point-of-service systems handle sensitive transactional data and customer information.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized exploitation through unauthenticated network access via HTTP protocols. This means that attackers do not require valid credentials or prior access to the system to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by anyone with network connectivity to the affected service. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires minimal technical expertise and resources, lowering the barrier for potential attackers to successfully compromise the system. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.3 reflects the severity of impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains, with the vector indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and no user interaction needed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, enabling attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to critical retail data through update, insert, and delete operations. This compromises the integrity of the retail system by allowing malicious actors to alter transaction records, customer data, inventory information, or pricing details. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive customer information, transaction histories, or business-critical data that could be used for financial fraud or competitive intelligence gathering. The partial denial of service component means that attackers can disrupt system operations, potentially causing temporary service interruptions that impact customer transactions and business continuity.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to the affected systems, deployment of web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic, and implementation of proper access controls and authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-312 (Sensitive Data Exposure) categories, representing weaknesses in access control mechanisms and data protection. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving initial access through network services and privilege escalation through data manipulation, potentially leading to lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Regular security assessments and patch management programs should be prioritized to address this vulnerability and prevent exploitation attempts that could result in significant financial loss and reputational damage to retail organizations relying on Oracle Retail Point-of-Service systems.