CVE-2018-2840 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service component of Oracle Retail Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 6.5.11, 7.0.6, 7.1.6, 15.0.1, and 16.0.2, allowing unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2018-2840

The vulnerability in Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service poses a risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

What is CVE-2018-2840?

The vulnerability in the Xstore Office subcomponent of Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2840

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete system compromise.
Attackers can manipulate data and cause partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2840

The technical aspects of the vulnerability provide insight into its nature and potential risks.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability affects Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service versions 6.5.11, 7.0.6, 7.1.6, 15.0.1, and 16.0.2.
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service versions 6.5.11, 7.0.6, 7.1.6, 15.0.1, and 16.0.2.

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires network access via HTTP.
Human interaction from someone other than the attacker is necessary for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Effective strategies to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-2840.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict access to the vulnerable system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely updates and fixes.