CVE-2019-2491 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Email Center in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8. Attackers can exploit this easily via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2019-2491

This CVE affects Oracle Email Center in Oracle E-Business Suite, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2019-2491?

The vulnerability in Oracle Email Center's Message Display subcomponent affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8. Attackers can exploit it without authentication via HTTP, compromising data integrity.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2491

Unauthorized data manipulation in Oracle Email Center
Potential security compromise of associated products
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.7 (Integrity impact)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2491

Oracle Email Center vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle Email Center's Message Display subcomponent
Easily exploitable by attackers with network access via HTTP

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Email Center versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker exploits vulnerability via HTTP without authentication

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-2491.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately
Monitor for any unauthorized access or activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access
Conduct security training for employees

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability