8.2
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-10040

First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Content Server). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle WebCenter Content=11.1.1.9.0
Oracle WebCenter Content=12.2.1.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-10040?

    CVE-2017-10040 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a significant risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-10040?

    To fix CVE-2017-10040, apply the latest security patch provided by Oracle for affected versions 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.1.0.

  • Which versions of Oracle WebCenter Content are affected by CVE-2017-10040?

    CVE-2017-10040 affects Oracle WebCenter Content versions 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.1.0.

  • Can CVE-2017-10040 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-10040 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker through HTTP access.

  • What component of Oracle Fusion Middleware is impacted by CVE-2017-10040?

    CVE-2017-10040 impacts the Content Server component of Oracle WebCenter Content in Oracle Fusion Middleware.

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