CVE-2024-21071: workflow Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Workflow product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Admin Screens and Grants UI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Workflow. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Workflow, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Workflow. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
oracle	workflow	12.2.3 — 12.2.13

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21071? +

Vulnerability in the Oracle Workflow product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Admin Screens and Grants UI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Workflow. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Workflow, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Workflow. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-21071? +

CVE-2024-21071 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21071? +

CVE-2024-21071 affects products from oracle, specifically: workflow. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21071? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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