CVE-2018-3122 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the Integrations subcomponent of the Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform component within Oracle Retail Applications has been identified.

Understanding CVE-2018-3122

This CVE affects versions 6.0, 6.0.1, and 5.3 of the Retail Open Commerce Platform Cloud Service by Oracle Corporation.

What is CVE-2018-3122?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform. It can lead to unauthorized data manipulation, deletion, or creation, and unauthorized access to critical and accessible data within the platform.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3122

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.8, impacting confidentiality and integrity
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3122

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform component allows unauthorized access and manipulation of critical data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Retail Open Commerce Platform Cloud Service
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 5.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Retail Open Commerce Platform.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3122 is crucial for maintaining 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

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security advisories and updates from Oracle to patch vulnerabilities promptly.