CVE-2024-20929 in Application Object Library
Summary
by MITRE • 02/17/2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: DB Privileges). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-20929 represents a critical security flaw within the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite. This vulnerability specifically affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.13, making it a widespread concern for organizations utilizing these particular releases. The flaw resides in the database privileges configuration, which creates an exploitable weakness that can be leveraged by unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that minimal technical expertise or resources are required to successfully launch an attack, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network exposure is common.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized network access via HTTP protocols, eliminating the need for authentication credentials to initiate exploitation attempts. This characteristic places the vulnerability squarely within the purview of network-based attacks and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. The flaw enables attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to data within the Oracle Application Object Library, specifically permitting update, insert, and delete operations on certain accessible data elements. Additionally, the vulnerability grants unauthorized read access to a subset of data within the library, creating potential for information disclosure that could compromise sensitive business data. The CVSS 3.1 scoring of 6.5 reflects the moderate severity of the impact, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and no user interaction needed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it can facilitate more sophisticated attack vectors within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. Organizations may experience unauthorized data manipulation that could affect financial records, customer information, or operational data, potentially leading to significant business disruption. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are particularly concerning as they suggest that attackers can both access sensitive information and modify existing data, creating opportunities for data corruption or manipulation. This vulnerability represents a direct threat to the security posture of Oracle E-Business Suite deployments and aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control mechanisms. The affected component's database privilege structure creates a fundamental weakness that undermines the security controls designed to protect sensitive enterprise data.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions, as Oracle typically provides security patches to address such vulnerabilities. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the affected components to untrusted networks. The deployment of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional monitoring capabilities to detect potential exploitation attempts. Security teams should conduct comprehensive assessments of their Oracle E-Business Suite environments to identify any unauthorized access or data modifications that may have occurred. Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to maintain visibility into potential threats, with particular attention to network-based attacks targeting Oracle database components. The vulnerability's classification as a network-accessible flaw underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date network security controls and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege configurations and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in their Oracle E-Business Suite deployments.