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Overview
This vulnerability affects the Oracle Marketing product within Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically the Marketing Administration component. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it requires no authentication and can be exploited remotely through HTTP connections. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain extensive control over Oracle Marketing data, including the ability to create, modify, or delete critical information, as well as access sensitive data. The high CVSS score of 9.1 reflects the severity of this issue, with the vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction needed, high confidentiality impact, and high integrity impact.
Remediation
Organizations using affected versions of Oracle E-Business Suite should immediately apply the patches provided in the July 2021 Critical Patch Update (CPU). Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in this update. If patching is not immediately possible, organizations should consider implementing network-level controls to restrict HTTP access to the Oracle Marketing components to only trusted sources. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with rules to detect and block potential exploitation attempts may provide temporary mitigation. Organizations should also monitor logs for suspicious activities related to Oracle Marketing Administration components and conduct security assessments to identify any signs of compromise.
References
- Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2021: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- Oracle E-Business Suite Documentation: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/e-business-suite/
- CVSS 3.1 Specification: https://www.first.org/cvss/specification-document
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
