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CVE-2019-2588BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) Vulnerability

Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher).

Published Apr 23, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2019-2588 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.9 v3) affecting Business Intelligence Publisher (Oracle), BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Apr 23, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3

4.9

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

37%

Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

ATLAS score

46/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Apr 23, 2019

0 days after publication

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Exploited (KEV)

Public exploit code

1

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

10

Reports of active use

Description

Vulnerability in the BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: BI Publisher Security). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher).

Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CIRCL KEVApr 23, 2019n/aNot reported
Industry KEV feedApr 23, 2019n/aNot reported

Affected Products

4 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Business Intelligence PublisherOracle11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0n/a
BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)>= 11.1.1.9.0n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Apr 23, 2019

  2. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Apr 23, 2019

  3. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Apr 23, 2019

  4. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

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