CVE-2018-2806 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Outside In Technology vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware

Understanding CVE-2018-2806

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware

What is CVE-2018-2806?

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology's component, specifically in the Outside In Filters subcomponent version 8.5.3
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Successful attacks require human interaction and can lead to unauthorized access to critical data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.1 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts)

The Impact of CVE-2018-2806

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Outside In Technology data
Unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) in Oracle Outside In Technology

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2806

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology's component, affecting version 8.5.3 Affected Systems and Versions
Product: Outside In Technology by Oracle Corporation
Version: 8.5.3 Exploitation Mechanism
Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle Outside In Technology

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update and patch software and systems
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access Patching and Updates
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