CVE-2021-2396: Oracle Business Intelligence UpdateConnectionServlet JNDI Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Oracle Business Intelligence. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the UpdateConnectionServlet class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in execution of arbitrary Java code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account.

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: E-Business Suite - XDO). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.0.0.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Oracle Business Intelligence
Oracle BI Publisher=5.5.0.0.0
Oracle BI Publisher=11.1.1.9.0
Oracle BI Publisher=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle BI Publisher=12.2.1.4.0

Event History

Jul 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 19, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:26 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-2396?

CVE-2021-2396 is a vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Fusion Middleware that allows a low privileged attacker to execute remote code.

2

Which versions of Oracle Business Intelligence are affected by CVE-2021-2396?

Oracle Business Intelligence versions 5.5.0.0.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0 are affected by CVE-2021-2396.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-2396?

CVE-2021-2396 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-2396?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-2396 by using JNDI injection to execute remote code.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-2396?

Yes, Oracle has released security patches to address CVE-2021-2396. It is recommended to apply the necessary updates to mitigate the vulnerability.

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