CVE-2019-3000 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Marketing feature of the Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 to 12.2.9. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2019-3000

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing component of the Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 to 12.2.9.

What is CVE-2019-3000?

The vulnerability in Oracle Marketing allows unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within the Oracle Marketing system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3000

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker
The vulnerability can have significant impacts on other related products
Unauthorized modification, addition, or deletion of certain data accessible within Oracle Marketing is possible
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 8.2, indicating impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3000

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Marketing system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Marketing
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3, 12.2.3-12.2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker
The vulnerability can impact additional products beyond Oracle Marketing

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-3000 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to mitigate risks