CVE-2018-3142 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services component has a vulnerability that can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially compromising critical data.

Understanding CVE-2018-3142

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion's Hyperion Essbase Administration Services, affecting version 11.1.2.4.

What is CVE-2018-3142?

The vulnerability in the EAS Console of Hyperion Essbase Administration Services allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3142

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.7 (Confidentiality impact)
Attackers with network access via HTTP can compromise the services
Potential to affect other products significantly

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3142

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Low privileged attackers can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized data access

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion Essbase Administration Services
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Vulnerability exploitable via HTTP
Potential to compromise the entire Hyperion Essbase Administration Services

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3142 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
Restrict network access to essential services

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security assessments and audits
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released