CVE-2019-2660 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Setup and Admin subcomponent of Oracle E-Business Suite's Oracle Knowledge Management, affecting multiple versions.

Understanding CVE-2019-2660

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Knowledge Management, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over critical data.

What is CVE-2019-2660?

The vulnerability impacts Oracle Knowledge Management versions 12.1.1 to 12.2.8
An attacker with network access via HTTP, without authentication, can exploit this vulnerability
Successful attacks may require a third party's involvement and can affect other products besides Oracle Knowledge Management

The Impact of CVE-2019-2660

Unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data within Oracle Knowledge Management
Unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions may occur
CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.2, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2660

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Knowledge Management
Successful attacks may impact additional products

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle Knowledge Management versions 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

Attacker with network access via HTTP, without authentication
Involvement of a third party may be required for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-2660 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Implement strong authentication mechanisms

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Knowledge Management
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Regularly check for and apply software updates and patches