CVE-2017-3602: 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: 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Use network controls to restrict HTTP access to Oracle WebCenter Sites (Oracle Fusion Middleware - Advanced UI) so only trusted clients can reach it.

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-2017-3602?

CVE-2017-3602 is considered easily exploitable, allowing low-privileged attackers to gain unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3602?

To fix CVE-2017-3602, upgrade to the latest patched version of Oracle WebCenter Sites as recommended by Oracle.

3

What versions of Oracle WebCenter Sites are affected by CVE-2017-3602?

CVE-2017-3602 affects versions 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, and 12.2.1.2.0 of Oracle WebCenter Sites.

4

Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2017-3602?

Yes, a low-privileged attacker must have network access via HTTP to exploit CVE-2017-3602.

5

What kind of attack can CVE-2017-3602 enable?

CVE-2017-3602 can enable unauthorized access to sensitive data if exploited.

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