CVE-2019-2712 in Commerce Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Platform component of Oracle Commerce (subcomponent: Dynamo Application Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.3 and 11.3.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Commerce Platform. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Commerce Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Commerce Platform accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Commerce Platform accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/29/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2712 resides within the Oracle Commerce Platform's Dynamo Application Framework component, representing a critical security weakness that affects specifically version 11.2.0.3 and 11.3.1 of the platform. This flaw manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that permits unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system through network-based HTTP access, making it particularly dangerous given the minimal prerequisites required for exploitation. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it without requiring specialized tools or extensive technical knowledge, while the fact that it operates over HTTP means it can be accessed from virtually any network location without authentication barriers.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the Dynamo Application Framework, which fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before processing. This weakness allows malicious actors to inject crafted payloads that can manipulate the platform's internal operations, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functionality. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate platform as it can significantly affect additional products within the Oracle ecosystem, creating cascading security implications that organizations must consider during their risk assessments. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 6.1 reflects the moderate severity of the vulnerability, with particular emphasis on the confidentiality and integrity impacts that can be achieved through exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as successful attacks can result in unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data within the Oracle Commerce Platform, potentially compromising the integrity of critical business information. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized read access to specific subsets of data that should otherwise remain protected, creating potential exposure of sensitive customer information, transaction records, or business-critical data. The requirement for human interaction from individuals other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or targeted phishing campaigns may be necessary to initiate exploitation, though this does not significantly reduce the overall risk profile of the vulnerability. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires low complexity, no privilege requirements, and user interaction, while the scope of the impact can be expanded to affect additional products within the organization's ecosystem.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network-level controls such as firewall rules that restrict access to the affected platform, particularly limiting HTTP access from untrusted networks. The implementation of web application firewalls and input validation controls can help detect and prevent malicious payloads from reaching the vulnerable components. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify any additional weaknesses in the platform's configuration. Patch management processes must be prioritized to ensure that affected systems are updated to versions that address the vulnerability, while monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect anomalous access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-20, which covers "Improper Input Validation," and represents a potential entry point for attackers following ATT&CK techniques related to initial access and privilege escalation through web application vulnerabilities.