CVE-2024-21136 in Retail Xstore Office
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Xstore Office product of Oracle Retail Applications (component: Security). Supported versions that are affected are 19.0.5, 20.0.3, 20.0.4, 22.0.0 and 23.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Retail Xstore Office. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Retail Xstore Office, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Retail Xstore Office accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-21136 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle Retail Xstore Office, specifically within the Security component of Oracle Retail Applications. This vulnerability affects multiple version ranges including 19.0.5, 20.0.3, 20.0.4, 22.0.0, and 23.0.1, making it a widespread concern across various iterations of the retail application suite. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable security weakness that can be leveraged by unauthenticated attackers who possess network access through HTTP protocols. The CVSS 3.1 scoring system rates this vulnerability at 8.6 out of 10, with the base score emphasizing the high impact on confidentiality aspects of the security triad. The attack vector is classified as network-based with low access complexity, meaning that attackers do not require any privileges or user interaction to exploit this weakness. The scope of impact extends beyond the immediate application, as indicated by the scope change designation that suggests potential cascading effects on additional Oracle Retail products within the ecosystem.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate authentication mechanisms within the Oracle Retail Xstore Office application, allowing attackers to bypass normal access controls without providing valid credentials. This weakness creates an entry point for malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive retail data, potentially compromising the entire data repository accessible through the affected system. The HTTP protocol exposure provides attackers with a straightforward attack surface, as HTTP communications typically lack the encryption and authentication layers that would otherwise protect against such unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability's classification under CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) would likely fall within categories related to authentication failures or insufficient authentication mechanisms, specifically CWE-287 for improper authentication or CWE-305 for authentication bypass. From an adversarial perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK framework tactics such as initial access through network service scanning and credential access through exploitation of weak authentication mechanisms, making it particularly dangerous for retail environments where sensitive customer and transaction data reside.
The operational impact of successfully exploiting CVE-2024-21136 could be devastating for organizations using Oracle Retail Xstore Office, as attackers could gain complete access to all accessible data within the application. This includes potentially sensitive information such as customer purchase histories, personal identification details, payment information, and other confidential retail data that organizations are required to protect under various regulatory frameworks including PCI DSS, GDPR, and other data protection laws. The confidentiality impact rating of high (C:H) indicates that the vulnerability could enable attackers to extract critical business intelligence, customer data, or proprietary retail strategies that could be monetized or used for competitive advantage. Organizations may face significant financial penalties, regulatory fines, and reputational damage if such data breaches occur, especially considering that retail environments typically handle large volumes of sensitive personal and financial information. The lack of required privileges for exploitation makes this vulnerability particularly concerning as it can be leveraged by any network-connected attacker without requiring insider knowledge or specialized credentials, potentially enabling large-scale data exfiltration across multiple retail locations or business units.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability, beginning with the urgent application of Oracle's security patches and updates that address the specific authentication flaw. Network segmentation and access control measures should be enhanced to limit the exposure of the affected application to only necessary network segments, reducing the potential attack surface. Implementing robust network monitoring and intrusion detection systems can help identify and alert on suspicious HTTP traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected Oracle Retail components or related applications that may share similar authentication vulnerabilities. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be performed to validate the effectiveness of implemented controls and identify any additional weaknesses in the retail infrastructure. Additionally, organizations should establish incident response procedures specifically tailored to address potential data breaches stemming from authentication vulnerabilities, ensuring that appropriate containment and remediation measures can be deployed rapidly. The implementation of multi-factor authentication mechanisms, even for internal systems, can provide additional layers of protection against unauthorized access attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls specifically designed to protect against common web application attacks including those targeting authentication mechanisms, as these can provide an additional defensive layer against exploitation attempts.