CVE-2018-2870

Vulnerability in the Oracle Human Resources component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: General Utilities)

published April 19, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthenticated HTTP request can go unchecked, granting attackers access to manipulate your Oracle Human Resources data! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a delivery person being able to walk into a sensitive office without ever being asked for their ID. They could change the locks, delete files, or even create fake documents without anyone noticing! If exploited, an attacker could gain total control over Oracle Human Resources data โ€” reading, modifying, or even deleting vital employee information at will. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and compliance issues that could impact your entire organization.

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person being able to walk into a sensitive office without ever being asked for their ID. They could change the locks, delete files, or even create fake documents without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the Oracle Human Resources component, letting attackers create, delete, or modify critical data without authentication.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain total control over Oracle Human Resources data โ€” reading, modifying, or even deleting vital employee information at will. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leading to data breaches and compliance issues that could impact your entire organization. To secure your system, immediately upgrade to the patched versions beyond 12.2.7. Additionally, implement network access controls to limit who can reach the HR service. Regularly audit your security settings to ensure nothing slips through! You've got this! Act on these steps and keep your data safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02531 ยท 84.8th percentile
Published
2018-04-19T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 APR 02:00Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle Human Resources component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: General Utilities)
    cvelistv5