CVE-2019-2616: Oracle BI Publisher Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Published Apr 23, 2019

Updated

Vulnerability in the BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: BI Publisher Security). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher). While the vulnerability is in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher), attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Other sources

Oracle BI Publisher, formerly XML Publisher, contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for various unauthorized actions. Open-source reporting attributes this vulnerability to allowing for authentication bypass.

— CISA

Affected Software

4 affected components

Oracle BI Publisher (Formerly XML Publisher)

Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher=11.1.1.9.0

Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher=12.2.1.3.0

Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher=12.2.1.4.0

Event History

Apr 23, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:16 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:32 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Mar 25, 2022

Known Exploited

via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2616?

CVE-2019-2616 is a vulnerability in the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise the system.

Which versions of Oracle BI Publisher are affected by CVE-2019-2616?

The affected versions of Oracle BI Publisher are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0.

How severe is CVE-2019-2616?

CVE-2019-2616 has a severity value of 7.2 which is considered high.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-2616?

An attacker with network access can easily exploit CVE-2019-2616 to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2019-2616?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-2616 in the Oracle Security Advisory: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html