CVE-2018-2849 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A security vulnerability has been identified in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite, affecting versions 16.2 and 17.1 - 17.12.

Understanding CVE-2018-2849

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Web Access subcomponent of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2018-2849?

The vulnerability in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management enables a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially impacting other products as well.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2849

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 rates this vulnerability with a Base Score of 7.7, emphasizing its impact on confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2849

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to exploit the Web Access subcomponent of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management via HTTP, compromising the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 16.2, 17.1 - 17.12

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, leading to a compromise of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2849 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to minimize the attack surface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches released by Oracle to address CVE-2018-2849.