CVE-2018-2711 Information disclosure in JDeveloper

High 8.2 Published 18 Jan 2018 Updated 3 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data and modify some data in Oracle JDeveloper 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-2018-2711?

CVE-2018-2711 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation JDeveloper, published on 18 Jan 2018. 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 JDeveloper component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Security Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.2.4, 11.1.1.7.0, 11.1.1.7.1, 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.1.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle JDeveloper. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle JDeveloper, 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 JDeveloper accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle JDeveloper 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-2018-2711?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Jdeveloper.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-2711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqqv-2x77-jf76.