#VU37177 Input validation error in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management - CVE-2018-2849

Vulnerability identifier: #VU37177

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2849

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

Vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Construction and Engineering Suite (subcomponent: Web Access). Supported versions that are affected are 16.2 and 17.1 - 17.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. While the vulnerability is in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management: 16.2.0.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103835

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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.