CVE-2019-2825 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Manager component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Oracle Diagnostics Interfaces). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Applications Manager accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Applications Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/05/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2825 resides within Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications Manager component, specifically within the Oracle Diagnostics Interfaces subcomponent. This weakness affects Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.8, representing a significant security gap that could be exploited by attackers with elevated privileges. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and leverages HTTP network access to deliver its payload, making it particularly concerning for organizations running these specific Oracle versions. The flaw's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with high privileges and network connectivity can potentially compromise the entire Applications Manager functionality, which serves as a critical administrative interface for Oracle E-Business Suite operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Oracle Diagnostics Interfaces component. When an attacker with high privileges successfully exploits this weakness, they can gain unauthorized access to create, delete, or modify critical data within the Oracle Applications Manager environment. This represents a severe compromise of both data integrity and confidentiality aspects of the system, as the vulnerability allows for complete access to all data accessible through the Applications Manager interface. The CVSS 3.0 score of 6.5 reflects the significant impact this vulnerability can have on system security, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts indicating that sensitive data could be fully exposed or modified without detection. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP, which means that even systems with firewalled network boundaries could be vulnerable if proper network segmentation and access controls are not implemented.
The operational impact of CVE-2019-2825 extends far beyond simple data compromise, as it provides attackers with complete administrative capabilities within the Oracle Applications Manager environment. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face potential data breaches, unauthorized modifications to critical business processes, and complete loss of control over their application management functions. The vulnerability essentially allows attackers to assume the role of system administrators within the Oracle environment, enabling them to manipulate financial data, user access controls, and other critical operational parameters. This level of access can lead to substantial business disruption, regulatory compliance violations, and financial losses. The fact that this vulnerability affects multiple patch levels within the 12.2.x series indicates that organizations may have been exposed for extended periods without detection, as the flaw remained unpatched across several releases.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) that address this vulnerability, as these patches specifically target the authentication and authorization flaws within the Oracle Diagnostics Interfaces component. Network segmentation strategies should be enforced to limit access to Oracle Applications Manager interfaces, particularly restricting HTTP access to only authorized administrative workstations. Implementing robust monitoring and logging of all access attempts to the Applications Manager component will help detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a significant concern under the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques, where attackers can leverage existing high-privileged accounts to gain deeper system access. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any unauthorized access or modifications that may have occurred during the vulnerability's window of exposure, ensuring proper incident response procedures are followed to maintain system integrity and compliance requirements.