CVE-2018-2879

Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Authentication Engine)

published April 19, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An unauthenticated attacker just needs network access to cause chaos! This vulnerability in Oracle Access Manager could lead to a complete takeover of your authentication system. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a hotel where someone can check in without any identification โ€” they can access other guests' rooms and wreak havoc without ever being verified. That's what's potentially happening here! If exploited, an attacker could seize control of Oracle Access Manager, jeopardizing not just authentication but potentially impacting other connected systems. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a wave of security issues, putting your entire environment at risk. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where someone can check in without any identification โ€” they can access other guests' rooms and wreak havoc without ever being verified. That's what's potentially happening here! This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit weaknesses in the Oracle Access Manager, gaining unauthorized access and control. It affects versions 11.1.2.3.0 and 12.2.1.3.0 of Oracle Fusion Middleware, creating a pathway for severe security compromises.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could seize control of Oracle Access Manager, jeopardizing not just authentication but potentially impacting other connected systems. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a wave of security issues, putting your entire environment at risk. Yikes! To protect yourself, patch your systems to the latest version as soon as possible! Refer to Oracle's support document for detailed remediation steps, and ensure you limit network access to sensitive components. You've got this! With quick action, you can keep your systems secure and your data safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.21362 ยท 97.6th percentile
Published
2018-04-19T02:00Z
EPSS history
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  • 29 AUG 04:39Z
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  • 19 APR 02:00Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Authentication Engine)
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