CVE-2019-2616 in BI Publisher
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: BI Publisher Security). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher). While the vulnerability is in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2616 resides within the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, formerly known as XML Publisher, representing a critical security flaw that affects multiple version streams including 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0. This vulnerability operates within the BI Publisher Security subcomponent and demonstrates characteristics of an easily exploitable flaw that requires minimal attacker sophistication to leverage. The vulnerability's nature allows unauthenticated attackers to gain network-level access through HTTP protocols, effectively bypassing traditional authentication mechanisms that should normally protect enterprise reporting and publishing systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and authentication mechanisms within the BI Publisher security framework, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate data within the affected systems. According to the CVSS 3.0 scoring system with a base score of 7.2, this vulnerability demonstrates both confidentiality and integrity impacts that can result in unauthorized modification of data through update, insert, or delete operations. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N indicates that it requires no privilege level, no user interaction, and can be exploited over a network with low complexity, while potentially causing a significant impact to the system's security posture. The security implications extend beyond the immediate BI Publisher component as attacks can potentially impact additional Oracle products within the Fusion Middleware ecosystem.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability represents a substantial risk to enterprise data integrity and confidentiality, particularly for organizations that rely heavily on BI Publisher for business intelligence reporting and data publishing functions. The potential for unauthorized data access and modification creates risk scenarios where sensitive business information could be compromised or altered without detection, potentially leading to financial loss, regulatory non-compliance, and operational disruption. The vulnerability's impact is particularly concerning given that it affects multiple versions of Oracle Fusion Middleware, suggesting a widespread exposure across enterprise environments that may not have implemented proper security controls or patches. Organizations utilizing these affected versions face significant risk of data breaches and system compromise that could extend beyond the immediate BI Publisher environment to affect broader Oracle Fusion Middleware deployments.
The mitigation strategy for CVE-2019-2616 should prioritize immediate patch deployment from Oracle's security advisories, as this represents a critical vulnerability that requires urgent attention. Organizations should also implement network-level controls such as firewall restrictions to limit access to BI Publisher services, particularly when these services are exposed to untrusted networks. Additional defensive measures include implementing proper access controls, monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, and conducting regular security assessments of the Fusion Middleware environment. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a significant concern from ATT&CK framework perspective under initial access and privilege escalation tactics. Security teams should also consider implementing network segmentation and application-level firewalls to reduce the attack surface and limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.