Oracle API Gateway 11.1.2.4.0 Apache Commons FileUpload access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Oracle API Gateway 11.1.2.4.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Apache Commons FileUpload. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-1000031. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle API Gateway 11.1.2.4.0 (Automation Software). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Apache Commons FileUpload. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 04/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-1000031. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/06/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 243897 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-1000031), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 316356 (Cisco Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service Apache Struts Commons FileUpload Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20181107-struts-commons-fileupload) - CSCvn18959).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (243897). Similar entries are available at VDB-93098, VDB-125593, VDB-125596 and VDB-129535. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.7

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 243897
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2016-1000031

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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/22/2016 🔍
04/16/2019 +936 days 🔍
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08/06/2025 +2302 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-1000031 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1000031
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133585
SecurityFocus: 93604

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2019 07:39
Updated: 08/06/2025 19:11
Changes: 04/18/2019 07:39 (51), 08/31/2023 17:19 (7), 08/31/2023 17:26 (18), 08/06/2025 19:11 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:582:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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