CVE-2019-2706 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Business Process Management Suite component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, affecting version 11.1.1.9.0.

Understanding CVE-2019-2706

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the BPM Foundation Services subcomponent of the Oracle Business Process Management Suite.

What is CVE-2019-2706?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Business Process Management Suite. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2706

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete data within the suite
Unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions on accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2706

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the BPM Foundation Services subcomponent of the Oracle Business Process Management Suite allows unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Business Process Management Suite
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.1.9.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction
Potential impact on additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2706 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
Restrict network access to critical systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
Educate users on security best practices

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly update and patch the Oracle Business Process Management Suite