CVE-2019-2906 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle Fusion Middleware's BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) product has a vulnerability in its Mobile Service component. The affected versions are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2019-2906

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle's BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) product, impacting versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0.

What is CVE-2019-2906?

Vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) product
Exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction for successful attacks

The Impact of CVE-2019-2906

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within BI Publisher
Enables unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions to some accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2906

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) product
Affects versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0

Affected Systems and Versions

BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise BI Publisher
Human interaction required for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit access
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to secure your systems