#VU65455 Improper input validation in Oracle Essbase - CVE-2022-21508

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65455

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 3.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21508

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Essbase
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Security and Provisioning component in Oracle Essbase. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Essbase: 21.3

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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