#VU78392 Improper input validation in Essbase Administration Services - CVE-2023-21961

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78392

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21961

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Essbase Administration Services
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the EAS Administration and EAS Console component in Oracle Hyperion Essbase Administration Services. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Essbase Administration Services: 21.4.3.0.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2023.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.