CVE-2017-3543: High severity Oracle WebCenter Sites vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Server). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0 and 12.2.1.2.0. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle WebCenter Sites. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Oracle WebCenter Sites=11.1.1.8.0
Oracle WebCenter Sites=12.2.1.0.0
Oracle WebCenter Sites=12.2.1.1.0
Oracle WebCenter Sites=12.2.1.2.0

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3543?

CVE-2017-3543 is considered an easily exploitable vulnerability with potential serious implications for affected Oracle WebCenter Sites versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3543?

To fix CVE-2017-3543, upgrade to a patched version of Oracle WebCenter Sites as specified in Oracle's security advisory.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3543?

CVE-2017-3543 affects Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0.

4

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2017-3543?

Organizations using the affected versions of Oracle WebCenter Sites with network access could be vulnerable to CVE-2017-3543.

5

Can CVE-2017-3543 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3543 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to potentially exploit the vulnerability.

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