CVE-2018-2655 Missing authorization in Work in Process

Critical 9.1 Published 18 Jan 2018 Updated 3 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access, create, delete, or modify critical data in Oracle Work in Process via HTTP.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-2655?

CVE-2018-2655 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Work in Process, published on 18 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Work in Process component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Assemble/Configure to Order). Supported versions that are affected are 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Work in Process. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Work in Process accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Work in Process accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2655?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Work in Process.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2655?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2655 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-2018-2655 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2655 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg3x-pqw5-842f.