CVE-2024-21083 in BI Publisher
Summary
by MITRE • 04/17/2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: Script Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 7.0.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/05/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-21083 affects Oracle BI Publisher within the Oracle Analytics suite, specifically targeting the Script Engine component. This flaw exists in two major version lines including 7.0.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, making it a significant concern for organizations utilizing these platforms. The vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable, indicating that attackers can leverage it with relatively straightforward techniques to gain unauthorized access to the system. The attack vector requires network access through HTTP protocols, suggesting that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring physical access to the target system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and potential code execution flaws within the Script Engine component of Oracle BI Publisher. Attackers with high privileged access can craft malicious scripts or input that, when processed by the vulnerable system, can lead to complete system compromise. This represents a critical security gap where the system fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input before executing it within the script engine environment. The vulnerability's classification under CVSS 3.1 scoring system with a base score of 7.2 indicates a high severity level, reflecting the potential for significant impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation can result in complete takeover of the Oracle BI Publisher system. This means that an attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain full control over the reporting and analytics platform, potentially accessing sensitive business intelligence data, modifying report configurations, or even using the compromised system as a launch point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. Organizations relying on Oracle BI Publisher for critical business operations face substantial risk, as the compromise of this system could disrupt business intelligence workflows and potentially expose sensitive organizational data.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates as soon as they become available. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit unnecessary HTTP access to the affected systems. Monitoring for unusual script execution patterns and unauthorized access attempts should be enhanced through security information and event management systems. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-74 which addresses "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component" and may also relate to ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and scripting interpreter, highlighting the potential for malicious script execution as part of the exploitation process. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments to identify any potential unauthorized access or compromise that may have occurred prior to implementing the necessary patches and controls.