CVE-2019-2904 in Rapid Planning
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle JDeveloper and ADF product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: ADF Faces). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.1.3.0.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle JDeveloper and ADF. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle JDeveloper and ADF. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/26/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2904 affects Oracle JDeveloper and ADF components within Oracle Fusion Middleware, representing a critical security flaw that exposes organizations to significant operational risks. This vulnerability resides within the ADF Faces component of the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite, specifically impacting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.1.3.0.0, and 12.2.1.3.0. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable security weakness that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to the affected systems through standard HTTP network connections, making it particularly dangerous given its accessibility and the high impact it can achieve.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the ADF Faces component, which fails to properly authenticate and authorize incoming HTTP requests. This weakness enables attackers to bypass normal security controls and directly compromise the underlying Oracle JDeveloper and ADF systems. The vulnerability's classification as CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 indicates its severe impact across all three core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP with low complexity and no privilege requirements, making exploitation straightforward for threat actors. The vulnerability's potential for system takeover represents a complete compromise of the affected applications, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially establish persistent access to the target environment.
The operational impact of CVE-2019-2904 extends far beyond simple data theft or system disruption, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized administrative control. Organizations running affected Oracle Fusion Middleware versions face immediate risk of data breaches, system corruption, and potential lateral movement within their networks. The vulnerability's ability to affect multiple versions within the Oracle Fusion Middleware family means that organizations with legacy systems or those in the process of upgrading may be particularly vulnerable. The high severity score reflects the potential for widespread damage, as attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive business applications and data without requiring any authentication credentials.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate attention from security teams, including prompt patching of affected systems and implementation of network-level controls to restrict access to Oracle Fusion Middleware components. Organizations should consider deploying web application firewalls and network segmentation to limit exposure to this vulnerability, while also implementing robust monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's alignment with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and ATT&CK technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) demonstrates its classification as a critical access control flaw that can be exploited through publicly accessible application interfaces. Security teams should prioritize patch management processes and conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any additional unpatched systems within their environment that may be similarly affected by this class of vulnerability.