CVE-2019-2706

🗒️ Intro

CVE-2019-2706 is a critical vulnerability identified in the Oracle Business Process Management Suite component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically within the BPM Foundation Services subcomponent. This flaw affects version 11.1.1.9.0 of the suite.

Discovery and Reporting

The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Athul Jayaram, a security researcher recognized for identifying significant security flaws. Oracle acknowledged his contribution in their April 2019 Critical Patch Update Advisory.

Technical Details

• Attack Vector: The vulnerability is exploitable remotely via HTTP, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise the Oracle Business Process Management Suite.
• Impact: Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and unauthorized modification or deletion of data within the affected system.
• User Interaction: Exploitation requires human interaction from a user other than the attacker.
• CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High).

Mitigation

Oracle addressed this vulnerability in their April 2019 Critical Patch Update. Users of the affected version are strongly advised to apply the provided security patches promptly to mitigate potential risks.

🌐 Sources

1. CVE-2019-2706 Detail - NVD
2. Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2019
3. CVE-2019-2706 - CVE Details
4. CVE-2019-2706 - Enginsight Vulnerability Database
5. CVE-2019-2706 - Vulners.com
6. CVE-2019-2706 - CVEfind