Oracle BI Publisher 11.1.1.9.0/12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 BI Publisher Security Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle BI Publisher 11.1.1.9.0/12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component BI Publisher Security. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-2616. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle BI Publisher 11.1.1.9.0/12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 (Reporting Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component BI Publisher Security. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was released 04/16/2019 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-2616. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as attacked. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. This issue was added on 03/25/2022 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 04/15/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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 Exploit-DB (46729). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-133580, VDB-133572, VDB-133573 and VDB-133574. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Reporting Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

BI Publisher

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Attacked
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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12/14/2018 🔍
04/16/2019 +123 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

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

CVE: CVE-2019-2616 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-2616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-133616
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2019 07:39
Updated: 11/13/2025 06:43
Changes: 04/18/2019 07:39 (49), 09/01/2023 01:00 (7), 04/24/2024 12:32 (25), 06/13/2024 08:48 (2), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 02/07/2025 16:23 (18), 11/13/2025 06:43 (1)
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