CVE-2021-2406 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the impact of CVE-2021-2406 on Oracle Collaborative Planning versions 12.1.1-12.1.3. Learn how attackers can exploit the vulnerability and the steps to prevent unauthorized access.
A vulnerability has been discovered in the Oracle Collaborative Planning component of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3. This vulnerability could allow a low-privileged attacker to compromise the Oracle Collaborative Planning product, leading to unauthorized access to critical data. Here is everything you need to know about CVE-2021-2406.
Understanding CVE-2021-2406
What is CVE-2021-2406?
The vulnerability in the Oracle Collaborative Planning product of Oracle E-Business Suite affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3. It allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to compromise Oracle Collaborative Planning, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and modification.
The Impact of CVE-2021-2406
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.1, with high impacts on confidentiality and integrity. Successful exploitation could grant unauthorized access to critical data or all Oracle Collaborative Planning data.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-2406
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to compromise Oracle Collaborative Planning via HTTP, enabling unauthorized access to critical and all accessible data.
Affected Systems and Versions
Versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 of the Oracle Collaborative Planning product are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Collaborative Planning product.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Organizations are advised to apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly to mitigate the vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for any suspicious activities is recommended.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implementing strong access controls, network segmentation, and regular security assessments can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Patching and Updates
Regularly update and monitor the Oracle E-Business Suite to ensure that all security patches are up to date.