CVE-2017-3415 Missing authorization in Universal Work Queue

High 8.2 Published 27 Jan 2017 Updated 8 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access and modify critical data in Oracle Universal Work Queue 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-2017-3415?

CVE-2017-3415 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Universal Work Queue, published on 27 Jan 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 Oracle Universal Work Queue component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: User Interface). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Universal Work Queue, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Universal Work Queue accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Universal Work Queue accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3415?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Universal Work Queue.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3415?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3415 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-3415 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3415 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9r7q-8f78-j68j.