#VU11929 Security restrictions bypass in Oracle WebCenter Content


Published: 2018-04-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11929

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2828

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle WebCenter Content
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information, write arbitrary files and cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Oracle WebCenter Content component of Oracle Fusion Middleware due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data, unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Content accessible data and partially cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle WebCenter Content: 11.1.1.9.0 - 12.2.1.3.0


External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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