What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-3138?

CVE-2018-3138 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-3138?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-3138. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Application Object Library CVE-2018-3138

HIGH

2018-10-17 secalert_us@oracle.com

Authentication Bypass Oracle File Upload Application Object Library

8.2

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 2.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Attachments / File Upload). Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Attachments / File Upload). 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 unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Object Library, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Application Object Library accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N). Affected products include: Oracle Application Object Library.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

2.0%

Top 21% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 2.0%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +2

CVSS: +41

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Malicious File Upload HIGH

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_object_library:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_object_library:12.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_object_library:12.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_object_library:12.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_object_library:12.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_object_library:12.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105620 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041897

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