CVE-2018-2871 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Human Resources component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a critical vulnerability affecting multiple versions.

Understanding CVE-2018-2871

This CVE identifies a weakness in the Oracle Human Resources component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the General Utilities subcomponent.

What is CVE-2018-2871?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Human Resources, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2871

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data in Oracle Human Resources.
Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2871

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Human Resources allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP without authentication, posing significant risks to data security.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects the following versions of Oracle Human Resources:

12.1.1
12.1.2
12.1.3
12.2.3
12.2.4
12.2.5
12.2.6
12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability through network access via HTTP, bypassing authentication to compromise Oracle Human Resources.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2871 is crucial for maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate users and employees on cybersecurity best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Human Resources to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.