CVE-2018-2960 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-2960 affecting Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management has a vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker with network access via HTTP. This CVE affects versions 8.4, 15.x, 16.x, and 17.x.
Understanding CVE-2018-2960
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite, specifically in the Web Access subcomponent.
What is CVE-2018-2960?
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker, potentially impacting additional products. Unauthorized data manipulation and access are possible.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2960
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized manipulation of accessible data in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, affecting confidentiality and integrity with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2960
The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data through network access via HTTP.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 8.4, 15.x, 16.x, 17.x
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker requires network access via HTTP
- Human interaction from a third party is necessary for successful attacks
- Unauthorized data manipulation and access are possible
Mitigation and Prevention
Taking immediate steps and implementing long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-2960.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches and updates
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Educate users on security best practices
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for security advisories from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities