#VU49788 Improper input validation in Oracle BI Publisher - CVE-2021-2013

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49788

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2013

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle BI Publisher
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read, manipulate or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the BI Publisher Security component in Oracle BI Publisher. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read, manipulate or delete data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle BI Publisher: 5.5.0.0.0 - 12.2.1.4.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html

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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.