CVE-2017-3591: 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: Catalog Mover). 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 require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. 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 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).

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-2017-3591?

CVE-2017-3591 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3591?

To fix CVE-2017-3591, upgrade Oracle WebCenter Sites to one of the patched versions provided by Oracle.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-3591?

CVE-2017-3591 affects users of Oracle WebCenter Sites versions 11.1.1.8.0 and 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-3591?

CVE-2017-3591 can be exploited via HTTP by unauthenticated attackers with network access.

5

When was CVE-2017-3591 disclosed?

CVE-2017-3591 was disclosed in April 2017 as part of Oracle's Critical Patch Update.

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