CVE-2018-2963 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw has been identified in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite, affecting versions 8.4, 15.x, and 16.x.

Understanding CVE-2018-2963

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Web Access subcomponent of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, allowing attackers to compromise the system through HTTP.

What is CVE-2018-2963?

The vulnerability in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management enables attackers with limited privileges and network access to gain unauthorized read access to specific data within the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2963

The CVSS 3.0 Base Score rates this vulnerability at 4.3 in terms of its impact on confidentiality. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2963

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows low-privileged attackers to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management via HTTP, resulting in unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.4, 15.x, 16.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability through the Web Access subcomponent, compromising the system via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2963 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 critical systems.

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 update and patch Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.