CVE-2023-21858 in Collaborative Planning
Summary
by MITRE • 01/18/2023
Vulnerability in the Oracle Collaborative Planning product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Collaborative Planning. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Collaborative Planning accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/12/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-21858 affects Oracle Collaborative Planning within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem, specifically targeting the installation component. This weakness exists in versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.12, representing a significant security gap that exposes organizations using this enterprise planning solution to potential compromise. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it without requiring specialized skills or extensive preparation, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on this collaborative planning platform for mission-critical business operations.
The technical flaw manifests as a lack of proper authentication mechanisms within the HTTP interface of Oracle Collaborative Planning, allowing unauthenticated attackers to establish network connections and execute malicious activities against the system. This vulnerability operates at the network level with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating high severity with integrity impacts. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP, eliminating the need for privileged credentials or complex exploitation techniques. The vulnerability's potential for unauthorized data manipulation represents a critical risk to data integrity, as attackers can create, delete, or modify access to all Oracle Collaborative Planning accessible data without proper authorization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, potentially affecting entire business planning processes and supply chain operations that depend on Oracle Collaborative Planning. Organizations utilizing this software may face unauthorized modifications to critical planning data, leading to disrupted business operations, financial losses, and potential regulatory compliance issues. The vulnerability's ability to affect all accessible data within the system means that attackers can potentially access sensitive business information, modify planning parameters, or delete critical planning components that organizations depend upon for operational decision-making. This risk is particularly concerning for enterprises that use collaborative planning for strategic business planning, demand forecasting, and resource allocation processes.
Security mitigations for CVE-2023-21858 should prioritize immediate implementation of network-level controls including firewall rules to restrict HTTP access to Oracle Collaborative Planning components, particularly in environments where the software is exposed to untrusted networks. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to isolate the affected systems from general network access, applying the principle of least privilege to limit access to only authorized personnel. Additionally, administrators should consider disabling unnecessary HTTP interfaces and implementing robust authentication mechanisms for any remaining access points. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability relates to CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, while ATT&CK framework classification would place this under T1190 for exploit public-facing application and T1078 for valid accounts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues within the broader Oracle E-Business Suite environment, as this vulnerability may indicate broader authentication weaknesses that require comprehensive remediation.