CVE-2021-2253 : Security Advisory and Response

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning, affecting versions 12.1 and 12.2. Unauthorized access to critical data poses a significant risk.

Understanding CVE-2021-2253

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning that could be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2021-2253?

The vulnerability in Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning, with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.1, allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical data or modify essential information.

The Impact of CVE-2021-2253

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical data, including the potential for data manipulation within Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning, posing Integrity and Confidentiality risks.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-2253

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle Supply Chain enables attackers to compromise the Advanced Supply Chain Planning module via network access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Version 12.1 and 12.2 of Advanced Supply Chain Planning by Oracle Corporation are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit can be initiated by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially compromising the entire Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning system.

Mitigation and Prevention

To safeguard against CVE-2021-2253, immediate actions, security best practices, and patching must be implemented.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure monitoring of network activities, restrict unauthorized access, and apply the necessary patches provided by Oracle.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software, conduct security assessments, and educate users on cybersecurity best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories, apply security patches promptly, and follow Oracle's guidelines to secure the Advanced Supply Chain Planning module.