CVE-2018-16957 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle WebCenter Interaction 10.3.3 contains a hardcoded password vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2018-16957

What is CVE-2018-16957?

The binary file queryd.exe in Oracle WebCenter Interaction 10.3.3 includes a hardcoded password 'i1g2s3c4,' which cannot be changed by customers for authentication to the search service. If exploited, an attacker could extract significant sensitive data from the WCI installation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-16957

This vulnerability poses a severe risk as unauthorized access to the search service could lead to the extraction of sensitive information from the Oracle WCI installation.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-16957

Vulnerability Description

The queryd.exe binary in Oracle WebCenter Interaction 10.3.3 is compiled with the hardcoded password 'i1g2s3c4,' making it vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Oracle WebCenter Interaction 10.3.3
Vendor: Oracle
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers gaining access to the search service through the network can execute search queries to extract sensitive data from the WCI installation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict network access to the Oracle WCI search service to prevent unauthorized queries.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities related to the search service.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong password policies and avoid using hardcoded passwords in applications.
Regularly update and patch the Oracle WebCenter Interaction software to address security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Oracle WebCenter Interaction Portal is no longer supported, but organizations should consider migrating to a supported platform or implementing additional security measures to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.