CVE-2023-22039 in Agile PLM
Summary
by MITRE • 07/19/2023
Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: WebClient). The supported version that is affected is 9.3.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Agile PLM. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Agile PLM, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Agile PLM accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Agile PLM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-22039 resides within Oracle Agile PLM's WebClient component, specifically affecting version 9.3.6 within the Oracle Supply Chain suite. This represents a significant security weakness that exploits the product's web interface to enable unauthorized access. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage relatively straightforward techniques to gain access to the system, making it particularly concerning for organizations relying on this platform for product lifecycle management. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP, meaning that remote exploitation is possible without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure.
The technical flaw manifests through a weakness in the WebClient component that permits low privileged attackers to perform unauthorized operations within the Oracle Agile PLM environment. This vulnerability specifically targets the authentication and authorization mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized data manipulation. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.4 reflects the moderate severity of the issue, with impacts categorized as confidentiality and integrity affecting the system. The vulnerability requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that social engineering or phishing techniques may be employed to trigger the exploit. The scope change aspect indicates that successful exploitation could extend beyond the immediate Oracle Agile PLM system to impact additional connected products, potentially creating cascading security failures across the supply chain management ecosystem.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against specific Oracle Agile PLM data subsets. Additionally, attackers can gain unauthorized read access to a portion of the accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive product information, design specifications, or manufacturing data. The compromise of these capabilities could significantly disrupt supply chain operations and potentially lead to intellectual property theft or data corruption. The low privilege requirement means that even users with minimal access rights could exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous in environments where access controls may not be strictly enforced. Organizations using Oracle Agile PLM for critical product development and manufacturing processes face substantial risk from this vulnerability.
Security mitigations for CVE-2023-22039 should focus on immediate patching of the affected Oracle Agile PLM 9.3.6 version to address the WebClient component vulnerability. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict HTTP access to the affected system, limiting potential attack surfaces. Additional controls should include monitoring for unusual access patterns and implementing multi-factor authentication for administrative functions. The vulnerability's classification under CWE 79 (Cross-site Scripting) and potentially CWE 284 (Improper Access Control) indicates that defensive measures should address both injection flaws and access control weaknesses. Organizations should also review their incident response procedures to ensure rapid detection and remediation of potential exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework's T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1078 (Valid Accounts) tactics are particularly relevant for threat detection and response planning, as the vulnerability enables exploitation through publicly accessible web interfaces while potentially leveraging compromised user credentials. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in related Oracle products and ensure comprehensive protection across the entire supply chain management infrastructure.