CVE-2019-2925 in Workflow
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Workflow product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Worklist). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Workflow. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Workflow accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2925 resides within Oracle Workflow functionality embedded in the Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting the Worklist component. This security flaw manifests in versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.8, representing a significant concern for organizations utilizing Oracle's enterprise resource planning solutions. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage network-based HTTP access without requiring authentication credentials, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network exposure is common.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the Worklist component. The flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to perform unauthorized operations against Oracle Workflow data through HTTP requests, specifically enabling update, insert, or delete access to sensitive information. This represents a direct violation of the principle of least privilege and demonstrates inadequate authorization checks that should normally prevent such operations from being executed without proper authentication. The vulnerability's CVSS score of 4.3 reflects its integrity impact, indicating that while it does not provide full system compromise or data exposure, it can result in unauthorized modifications to critical workflow data that could disrupt business processes and compromise data integrity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation as it can lead to significant business disruption through workflow process corruption and unauthorized system modifications. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker indicates that exploitation may involve social engineering or targeted user interaction, potentially through phishing campaigns or other means that trick legitimate users into performing actions that trigger the vulnerability. This human factor component increases the attack surface and makes the vulnerability more difficult to detect and prevent, as it relies on user behavior rather than purely technical exploitation methods. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face potential risks including process manipulation, unauthorized workflow approvals, and data integrity compromises that could affect financial reporting, procurement processes, and other critical business functions.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses inadequate access control mechanisms, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for phishing and social engineering. Mitigation strategies should include immediate application of Oracle's security patches and updates, implementation of network segmentation to limit access to affected systems, and enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious patterns. Organizations should also consider implementing additional authentication controls and access restrictions for the affected Worklist component, as well as conducting comprehensive security assessments to identify other potential vulnerabilities in their Oracle E-Business Suite deployments. Regular vulnerability scanning and security monitoring should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts and ensure that the security posture remains robust against evolving threats.