CVE-2018-2828 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, impacting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.2.0, and 12.2.1.3.0. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker through HTTP, potentially compromising Oracle WebCenter Content.

Understanding CVE-2018-2828

This CVE affects Oracle WebCenter Content versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.2.0, and 12.2.1.3.0.

What is CVE-2018-2828?

The vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Content allows unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data, potentially leading to partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2828

Successful exploitation can compromise Oracle WebCenter Content and impact related products.
Unauthorized access to critical data and complete data compromise are possible.
Unauthorized manipulation of data and partial denial of service in Oracle WebCenter Content.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impacts).

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2828

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Low privileged attackers can exploit the vulnerability via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content.
Human interaction is required for successful attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle WebCenter Content versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.2.0, and 12.2.1.3.0 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access through HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-2828.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle WebCenter Content.
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Regularly update Oracle WebCenter Content to the latest secure versions.