CVE-2018-3241 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite has been identified, affecting multiple versions.

Understanding CVE-2018-3241

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite, specifically in the Web Access subcomponent.

What is CVE-2018-3241?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3241

Unauthorized manipulation of data accessible through Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Unauthorized updates, insertions, or deletions
Unauthorized read access to a subset of data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, affecting confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3241

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data, potentially compromising the system's integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions are affected:

8.4
15.1
15.2
16.1
16.2
17.7 - 17.12
18.8

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-3241 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable components

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security fixes.