CVE-2018-3151 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle iProcurement in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a weakness in the E-Content Manager Catalog subcomponent. This CVE affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.7.

Understanding CVE-2018-3151

This CVE highlights a significant vulnerability in Oracle iProcurement that could lead to unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2018-3151?

The vulnerability in Oracle iProcurement allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3151

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.5, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality.
Successful exploitation could grant an attacker unauthorized access to sensitive data or full control over the Oracle iProcurement system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3151

Oracle iProcurement vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the E-Content Manager Catalog subcomponent, compromising versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.7 of Oracle iProcurement.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability without authentication, potentially compromising the Oracle iProcurement system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2018-3151 and securing Oracle iProcurement.

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

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Suite components.
Implement strong network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

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