CVE-2021-2228 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Oracle Incentive Compensation product of Oracle E-Business Suite that could allow attackers to compromise critical data and unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2021-2228

This CVE affects the Oracle Incentive Compensation product within Oracle E-Business Suite, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

What is CVE-2021-2228?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Incentive Compensation product allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise critical data or all accessible data within Oracle Incentive Compensation.

The Impact of CVE-2021-2228

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data, as well as unauthorized access to all Oracle Incentive Compensation accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-2228

This section covers the specific technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows low privileged attackers with network access to compromise Oracle Incentive Compensation, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

Affected Systems and Versions

The affected versions include Oracle Incentive Compensation 12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.10 within the Oracle E-Business Suite.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is easily exploitable via HTTP network access, enabling attackers to compromise critical data within Oracle Incentive Compensation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting your systems from CVE-2021-2228 is crucial. Here are some steps to consider:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any malicious activity

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities
Implement access controls and least privilege principles

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle to address CVE-2021-2228 and ensure timely implementation to protect your systems.