CVE-2018-2739

Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Web Server Plugin)

published April 19, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can slip in with just a crafty HTTP request! This vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager could leave your critical data exposed faster than a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat! 🔥 Think of Oracle Access Manager as a high-security vault that requires both a key and a guard. This vulnerability acts like a sneaky trickster who distracts the guard, allowing unauthorized individuals to slip through the door and access the vault's precious contents without a key! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to sensitive data stored within your Oracle Access Manager. This means they could manipulate critical information or even wipe it out completely, leaving your systems vulnerable and your data integrity in shambles.

Put simply

Think of Oracle Access Manager as a high-security vault that requires both a key and a guard. This vulnerability acts like a sneaky trickster who distracts the guard, allowing unauthorized individuals to slip through the door and access the vault's precious contents without a key! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to compromise Oracle Access Manager through HTTP. While successful attacks need human interaction, they can lead to significant access and control over sensitive data.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to sensitive data stored within your Oracle Access Manager. This means they could manipulate critical information or even wipe it out completely, leaving your systems vulnerable and your data integrity in shambles. To protect your environment, patch Oracle Access Manager to version 12.2.1.4.0 or later if you’re on a vulnerable version (10.1.4.3.0, 11.1.2.3.0, or 12.2.1.3.0). It's also wise to implement strict access controls and monitor network traffic for potential malicious activities. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll turn that vulnerability into a fortress of security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02242 · 82.7th percentile
Published
2018-04-19T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 APR 02:00Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Web Server Plugin)
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