CVE-2019-2579 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-2579 impacting Oracle WebCenter Sites. Attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. Find mitigation steps here.
Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware is affected by a vulnerability in the Advanced UI subcomponent. An attacker with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this issue to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Understanding CVE-2019-2579
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites, impacting version 12.2.1.3.0.
What is CVE-2019-2579?
The vulnerability in the Advanced UI subcomponent of Oracle WebCenter Sites allows attackers with low privileges and HTTP network access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2019-2579
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 4.3, with a confidentiality impact. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebCenter Sites data.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2579
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle WebCenter Sites allows low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: WebCenter Sites
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 12.2.1.3.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites, potentially gaining unauthorized read access to specific data.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2579 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
- Restrict network access to critical systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness.
- Implement access controls and least privilege principles.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle to address CVE-2019-2579.