Improper input validation in Oracle Essbase Administration Services



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-35683
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Essbase Administration Services
Server applications / Database software

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU59922

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35683

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the EAS Console component in Oracle Essbase Administration Services. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Essbase Administration Services: 11.1.2.4.046

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html?936683


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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