CVE-2018-2971: Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: REST Services). Supported versions that are aff...

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: REST Services). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6 and 12.2.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Applications Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Applications Framework	12.1.3
Oracle	Applications Framework	12.2.3
Oracle	Applications Framework	12.2.4
Oracle	Applications Framework	12.2.5
Oracle	Applications Framework	12.2.6
Oracle	Applications Framework	12.2.7

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105620Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105620Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041897Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2971?

Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: REST Services). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6 and 12.2.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Applications Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

How severe is CVE-2018-2971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-2971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2971?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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