CVE-2021-2267 in Labor Distribution
Summary
by MITRE • 04/23/2021
Vulnerability in the Oracle Labor Distribution product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: User Interface). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Labor Distribution. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Labor Distribution accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Labor Distribution accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/25/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-2267 represents a significant security weakness within Oracle Labor Distribution, a component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This flaw resides in the User Interface component of the Labor Distribution product, affecting versions 12.1.1 through 12.1.3. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness with minimal technical expertise and resources. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from remote locations without requiring physical presence or specialized equipment. The vulnerability's impact extends to both confidentiality and integrity aspects of the affected system, as demonstrated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 which reflects high severity.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows low privileged attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical organizational data within the Oracle Labor Distribution environment. The flaw enables attackers to perform unauthorized operations including creation, deletion, and modification of data within the system. This encompasses all accessible data within the Oracle Labor Distribution scope, potentially allowing complete compromise of sensitive labor distribution information. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) categories, as it represents a failure in access control mechanisms that permits unauthorized data manipulation. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N) indicates that network-based attacks require low complexity, only low privilege levels, and no user interaction, while the scope remains unchanged, meaning the impact affects the same security scope as the vulnerable component.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise to potentially disrupt business operations that depend on accurate labor distribution data. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face significant risk of unauthorized modifications to critical labor records, payroll data, and resource allocation information. The vulnerability's potential to enable complete access to all accessible data means that attackers could not only read sensitive information but also alter or delete crucial operational records. This type of vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of enterprise data, potentially affecting compliance with regulatory requirements and business continuity. The risk is particularly severe for organizations that rely heavily on accurate labor distribution data for financial reporting, workforce management, and operational planning. Attackers could exploit this weakness to manipulate labor costs, alter employee records, or disrupt payroll processing, creating both financial and operational disruption.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates as provided in Oracle Critical Patch Update advisories. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit unauthorized access to Oracle E-Business Suite components, particularly those with HTTP interfaces. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help monitor and prevent exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should focus on unusual access patterns and data modification activities within the Labor Distribution system. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potentially affected components within their Oracle E-Business Suite deployments. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation and data manipulation techniques, emphasizing the need for layered defensive measures including network access controls, application security hardening, and continuous monitoring of system access patterns to detect and prevent unauthorized activities targeting Oracle database and application interfaces.