CVE-2019-2466 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Outside In Technology vulnerability affecting versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4.

Understanding CVE-2019-2466

Vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Oracle Outside In Technology component.

What is CVE-2019-2466?

Vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology (specifically, Outside In Filters)
Exploitable by unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP
Allows compromising Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially leading to unauthorized data access

The Impact of CVE-2019-2466

Successful attacks could result in unauthorized read access to Oracle Outside In Technology data
Severity varies based on software utilizing Outside In Technology code

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2466

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts)
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.5.3 and 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker needs network access via HTTP
Vulnerability allows compromising Oracle Outside In Technology

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches
Monitor Oracle's security advisory for updates

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network security measures
Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security assessments and audits

Patching and Updates

Refer to Oracle's security advisory for specific patch details