CVE-2021-35683 Auth bypass in Hyperion Essbase Administration Services

Critical 9.9 Published 19 Jan 2022 Updated 24 Sep 2024

A low-privileged attacker can take over Oracle Essbase Administration Services via HTTP, leading to full system compromise.

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

What is CVE-2021-35683?

CVE-2021-35683 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Hyperion Essbase Administration Services, published on 19 Jan 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Essbase Administration Services product of Oracle Essbase (component: EAS Console). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 11.1.2.4.047. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Essbase Administration Services. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Essbase Administration Services, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Essbase Administration Services. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-35683?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Essbase Administration Services.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35683?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-35683 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-35683 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-35683 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52h2-329h-239p.