CVE-2023-22106 in Enterprise Command Center Framework
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2023
Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: API). Supported versions that are affected are ECC: 8, 9 and 10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/08/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-22106 represents a significant security weakness within Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework, specifically within the API component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This flaw affects multiple versions including ECC 8, 9, and 10, indicating a widespread impact across the product's lifecycle. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable suggests that attackers require minimal prerequisites to leverage this weakness, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often accessible over networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls within the API layer of the Enterprise Command Center Framework. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP to bypass normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. This represents a critical breakdown in the security model, as the vulnerability specifically targets the confidentiality aspect of the CIA triad with a CVSS score of 6.5 indicating high severity. The attack vector requires only network connectivity and low privilege access, eliminating the need for sophisticated attack infrastructure or insider knowledge.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data exposure, as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within the framework. This comprehensive access capability means that attackers could potentially compromise entire datasets, customer information, financial records, or other sensitive business data that the Enterprise Command Center Framework typically manages. The vulnerability's potential to cause complete data compromise makes it particularly concerning for organizations that rely heavily on the E-Business Suite for mission-critical operations.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this under privilege escalation and credential access tactics, as the vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to resources they should not be able to reach. Organizations should immediately implement network segmentation controls to limit access to the Enterprise Command Center Framework and ensure that only authorized personnel can reach these systems. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and patch management processes, as this flaw has remained unpatched in affected versions for extended periods.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patch deployment from Oracle, network access controls to restrict HTTP access to the framework, and implementation of monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized access attempts. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potential access control weaknesses within the E-Business Suite environment and establish more robust authentication mechanisms for API endpoints. The incident underscores the critical need for organizations to maintain up-to-date security patches and to implement defense-in-depth strategies that protect against such fundamental access control failures.