CVE-2022-21244 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the impact of CVE-2022-21244 affecting Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management. Learn about the vulnerability, affected versions, and necessary mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in the Primavera Portfolio Management product of Oracle Construction and Engineering, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Understanding CVE-2022-21244
This CVE discloses a security flaw in Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management application, potentially resulting in data compromise and unauthorized access.
What is CVE-2022-21244?
The vulnerability affects versions 18.0.0.0-18.0.3.0, 19.0.0.0-19.0.1.2, 20.0.0.0, and 20.0.0.1 of Primavera Portfolio Management. It permits an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the system via HTTP, leading to data compromise.
The Impact of CVE-2022-21244
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow unauthorized individuals to tamper with or access sensitive data within the Primavera Portfolio Management application. The CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 4.3 (Integrity impacts).
Technical Details of CVE-2022-21244
This section delves deeper into the technical aspects of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Primavera Portfolio Management via network access. Attacks require human interaction and can lead to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
Primavera Portfolio Management versions 18.0.0.0-18.0.3.0, 19.0.0.0-19.0.1.2, 20.0.0.0, and 20.0.0.1 are impacted by this security issue.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is easily exploitable, requiring network access via HTTP. Successful attacks necessitate human interaction beyond the attacker to manipulate accessible data.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to secure your system and prevent potential exploitation.
Immediate Steps to Take
Ensure access controls are in place, monitor network traffic, and consider temporary workarounds until a patch is available.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update and patch Primavera Portfolio Management, conduct security assessments, and educate users on best security practices.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates from Oracle, specifically related to the Primavera Portfolio Management product.