CVE-2017-3545: High severity Oracle WebCenter Sites vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Blob 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebCenter Sites 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:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Because the vulnerability is exploitable via HTTP by an unauthenticated network attacker, restrict network access to the Oracle WebCenter Sites Blob Server HTTP interface to trusted networks/hosts (e.g., via firewall/ACL).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3545?
CVE-2017-3545 has been classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3545?
To fix CVE-2017-3545, apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions of WebCenter Sites.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3545?
The affected versions of Oracle WebCenter Sites include 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3545?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2017-3545, and patching is recommended.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-3545?
CVE-2017-3545 can be exploited by any unauthenticated attacker who has network access via HTTP.