CVE-2019-2641 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Trade Management in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2019-2641

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the User Interface component of Oracle Trade Management, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2019-2641?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with HTTP network access to exploit Oracle Trade Management, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2641

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data in Oracle Trade Management.
Attackers can manipulate (update, insert, or delete) some of the accessible data, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2641

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Trade Management component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically the User Interface.
Easily exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8.

Exploitation Mechanism

Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
Vulnerability can impact additional products beyond Oracle Trade Management.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2641 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and advisories from Oracle.