CVE-2021-2003 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2021-2003, a vulnerability in Oracle's Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Fusion Middleware. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically in the Analytics Web Dashboards component. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the product and could allow a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP.
Understanding CVE-2021-2003
This section provides an overview of the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.
What is CVE-2021-2003?
The vulnerability in the Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized data access and modifications.
The Impact of CVE-2021-2003
The impact of this vulnerability includes unauthorized access, insertions, updates, and deletions of data within the Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. It poses risks to data confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-2003
This section outlines the specifics of the vulnerability, including its description, affected systems and versions, as well as the exploitation mechanism.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Analytics Web Dashboards component of Oracle Fusion Middleware allows attackers to compromise the Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition system via HTTP, potentially leading to significant data breaches.
Affected Systems and Versions
Versions 5.5.0.0.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0 of the Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP. Successful attacks require human interaction, and the impact may extend to other related products.
Mitigation and Prevention
In this section, you will find immediate steps to take and long-term security practices to protect your systems from CVE-2021-2003.
Immediate Steps to Take
Immediately apply security patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability. Monitor system activity for any unauthorized access or modifications.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update and patch your systems to prevent known vulnerabilities. Implement access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect and respond to potential threats.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle to address security vulnerabilities promptly.