CVE-2019-3019 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Banking Digital Experience, a product of Oracle Financial Services Applications, has a vulnerability affecting versions 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, and 19.1. This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker via HTTP, potentially compromising the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-3019

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle Banking Digital Experience that could lead to unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2019-3019?

The vulnerability in Oracle Banking Digital Experience allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and may impact other related products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3019

Unauthorized access to update, insert, or delete certain data within Oracle Banking Digital Experience
Unauthorized access to read a subset of its data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, indicating potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3019

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Banking Digital Experience, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, and 19.1 of Oracle Banking Digital Experience are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a party other than the attacker
May impact additional products beyond Oracle Banking Digital Experience

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-3019 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to minimize exposure

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement patches promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation