CVE-2019-2706 in Business Process Management Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Process Management Suite component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: BPM Foundation Services). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Process Management Suite. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Business Process Management Suite, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Business Process Management Suite accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Business Process Management Suite 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 • 08/31/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2706 affects the Oracle Business Process Management Suite component within Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically targeting the BPM Foundation Services subcomponent. This flaw exists in version 11.1.1.9.0 and represents a critical security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily accessible, requiring only network connectivity via HTTP protocols to initiate attacks. The security implications extend beyond the immediate component, potentially affecting additional Oracle products within the ecosystem. This represents a significant concern for organizations utilizing Oracle Fusion Middleware solutions as it provides a pathway for unauthorized access to sensitive business process management data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the BPM Foundation Services component. Attackers can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to critical data stored within the Oracle Business Process Management Suite environment. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the high severity of potential impacts, with confidentiality and integrity being the primary affected areas. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP protocols, making it accessible to attackers who can reach the target system through standard internet connections. The low attack complexity and lack of required privileges mean that even non-privileged threat actors can potentially exploit this vulnerability.
The operational impact of successful exploitation can be severe and multifaceted. Attackers can achieve complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Business Process Management Suite, including sensitive business process information, workflow data, and associated metadata. Additionally, successful exploitation enables unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against some of the accessible data, potentially leading to data corruption or manipulation. The requirement for human interaction from individuals other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or targeted phishing may be necessary to trigger the vulnerability, though the underlying technical flaw remains exploitable. This vulnerability can significantly impact business continuity and data integrity within organizations relying on Oracle BPM Suite for critical business operations.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations to address this vulnerability, including applying the relevant Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) patches. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure to this vulnerability. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help monitor and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses within the Oracle Fusion Middleware environment. Additionally, organizations should review and update their incident response procedures to ensure rapid detection and response to potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and may be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) in threat modeling exercises. Regular monitoring of Oracle security bulletins and maintaining updated security configurations are essential practices to prevent exploitation of this and similar vulnerabilities.