CVE-2017-10024 Information disclosure in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)

High 8.2 Published 8 Aug 2017 Updated 4 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data and modify some data in Oracle BI Publisher via HTTP, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-10024?

CVE-2017-10024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher), published on 8 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Vulnerability in the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Layout Tools). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in BI Publisher, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all BI Publisher accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of BI Publisher accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10024 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-10024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxq2-wg37-g77j.