CVE-2017-3595: High severity Oracle WebCenter Sites vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Advanced UI). 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 low privileged 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Restrict network access to the Oracle WebCenter Sites Advanced UI over HTTP (e.g., only allow access from trusted IPs) to reduce the risk of low-privileged network attackers exploiting the vulnerability.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3595?
CVE-2017-3595 is considered a high-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3595?
To fix CVE-2017-3595, apply the latest patches released by Oracle for affected versions of WebCenter Sites.
Which versions of Oracle WebCenter Sites are affected by CVE-2017-3595?
CVE-2017-3595 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.
What type of access is required to exploit CVE-2017-3595?
CVE-2017-3595 can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access through HTTP.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-3595?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-3595; applying the proper patches is the recommended action.