CVE-2024-21133 in Reports Developer
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle Reports Developer product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Servlet). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 12.2.1.19.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Reports Developer. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Reports Developer, 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 Reports Developer accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Reports Developer accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-21133 affects Oracle Reports Developer within the Oracle Fusion Middleware suite, specifically targeting the Servlet component. This flaw exists in two supported versions including 12.2.1.4.0 and 12.2.1.19.0, representing a significant security concern for organizations utilizing these middleware versions. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness without requiring specialized tools or extensive technical knowledge, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often exposed to external networks. The attack vector requires only network access via HTTP protocol, eliminating the need for complex network penetration techniques that would typically be required for similar vulnerabilities.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the Oracle Reports Developer Servlet component, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain access to sensitive functionality. According to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system, this vulnerability carries a base score of 6.1, reflecting moderate severity with impacts to both confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability requires human interaction from individuals other than the attacker, suggesting that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary to trigger the exploit successfully. This requirement for human interaction reduces the automated exploitation potential but does not eliminate the threat entirely, as attackers can still leverage social engineering techniques to convince users to perform actions that enable the attack.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle Reports Developer component, as indicated by the scope change aspect of the attack. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against data accessible through the Reports Developer interface, potentially leading to data corruption or manipulation. Additionally, attackers can achieve unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data, which may include sensitive business information, configuration details, or proprietary reports that organizations rely upon for decision-making processes. This dual impact on both data integrity and confidentiality creates substantial risk for organizations that depend on the accuracy and security of their reporting systems. The vulnerability's potential to affect additional products within the Oracle Fusion Middleware ecosystem amplifies the overall risk profile, as compromises in one component can potentially cascade to adjacent systems.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including network segmentation to limit access to Oracle Reports Developer components, deployment of web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic, and enforcement of strong authentication mechanisms for administrative access. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1190, focusing on exploitation of remote services. Regular patch management and vulnerability assessment programs should be prioritized to address this and similar weaknesses. System administrators should also conduct thorough access reviews and implement principle of least privilege controls to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Monitoring network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests and implementing intrusion detection systems can provide early warning capabilities for potential exploitation attempts.