CVE-2019-2898 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-2898 affecting BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) in Oracle Fusion Middleware. Discover the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) in Oracle Fusion Middleware has a vulnerability affecting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0, allowing unauthorized access to data.
Understanding CVE-2019-2898
The vulnerability in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) poses a risk to Oracle Fusion Middleware systems, potentially leading to data compromise.
What is CVE-2019-2898?
- BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Impacting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0
- Exploitable by a low privileged attacker via HTTP
The Impact of CVE-2019-2898
- Allows unauthorized read access to BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) data
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.3 (Confidentiality impact)
- CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
Technical Details of CVE-2019-2898
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) in Oracle Fusion Middleware.
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) product
- Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system
Affected Systems and Versions
- Versions affected: 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
- Oracle Fusion Middleware systems using BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Vulnerable to exploitation by a low privileged attacker through HTTP
- Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized data access
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2898 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Oracle Fusion Middleware components
- Conduct security assessments and audits periodically
- Educate users on safe browsing practices and security awareness
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
- Implement timely updates and patches to address vulnerabilities