CVE-2018-2991 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Trade Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite has a vulnerability that affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.7. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Understanding CVE-2018-2991

This CVE identifies a critical vulnerability in Oracle Trade Management that can lead to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

What is CVE-2018-2991?

The vulnerability in Oracle Trade Management allows attackers to compromise the system without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data and manipulation of accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2991

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle Trade Management.
Attackers can gain complete access to all accessible data and manipulate it by updating, inserting, or deleting information.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating significant impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2991

Oracle Trade Management vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the User Interface subcomponent of Oracle Trade Management allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7 of Oracle Trade Management.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability through network access via HTTP without requiring authentication.
Successful attacks involve human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
The vulnerability can impact additional products beyond Oracle Trade Management.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-2991 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
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 security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle Trade Management to address known vulnerabilities.