CVE-2019-2905 in Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, 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 Intelligence Enterprise Edition accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2905 affects Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition within the Fusion Middleware suite, specifically targeting the installation component. This flaw exists in versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, making them susceptible to exploitation by unauthenticated attackers who can access the system through HTTP network connections. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage this weakness, representing a significant security risk for organizations utilizing these Oracle products.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms during the installation process of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Attackers can exploit this weakness without requiring prior credentials or authorization, allowing them to gain unauthorized access to critical system components. The CVSS score of 8.6 reflects the high severity of the flaw, with the confidentiality impact rated as high, indicating that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to all accessible data within the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition environment. The vulnerability's network accessibility via HTTP means that attackers can potentially exploit it from remote locations without physical system access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition system, as noted in the description indicating that attacks may significantly affect additional products. This cascading effect suggests that exploitation could potentially compromise related Oracle Fusion Middleware components or connected systems within the organization's infrastructure. Successful exploitation could result in complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, potentially exposing sensitive business intelligence, financial data, strategic information, and other confidential organizational assets. The confidentiality impact is particularly concerning as it allows attackers to exfiltrate critical information without detection.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to restrict access to Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition installations, applying the relevant Oracle patches and updates as released, and implementing robust network monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services. Additional protective measures should include disabling unnecessary HTTP services, implementing strict access controls, and conducting regular security assessments to identify potential attack vectors. Organizations must also consider the broader implications of this vulnerability within their overall security posture and ensure proper incident response procedures are in place to handle potential exploitation attempts.