CVE-2018-2995 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Shopping Cart subcomponent of Oracle E-Business Suite's iStore component has been identified, affecting multiple versions of the iStore software.

Understanding CVE-2018-2995

This CVE pertains to a critical vulnerability in Oracle iStore that could allow unauthorized attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

What is CVE-2018-2995?

The vulnerability in the Shopping Cart subcomponent of Oracle iStore allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation requires human interaction and can impact additional products beyond iStore.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2995

Unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iStore data
Unauthorized privileges to update, insert, or delete accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2, indicating confidentiality and integrity impacts

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2995

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle iStore, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions include 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, and 12.2.7.

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability
Human interaction is required for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2995 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users about potential social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation