CVE-2019-2896 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Retail Applications' MICROS Relate CRM Software versions 7.1.0, 15.0.0, 16.0.0, 17.0.0, and 18.0.0 are affected by a vulnerability in the Internal Operations component, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2896

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle's MICROS Relate CRM Software, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2019-2896?

The vulnerability in MICROS Relate CRM Software allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially accessing critical data without authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2896

Attackers without authentication and network access through HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within the software
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 5.9 with a confidentiality impact

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2896

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects the Internal Operations component of MICROS Relate CRM Software
Versions 7.1.0, 15.0.0, 16.0.0, 17.0.0, and 18.0.0 are impacted

Affected Systems and Versions

MICROS Relate CRM Software versions 7.1.0, 15.0.0, 16.0.0, 17.0.0, and 18.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker without authentication and with network access via HTTP can compromise the software

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2896 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly