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CVE-2019-2616 Scanner

Detects 'XML External Entity (XXE)' vulnerability in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) affects v. 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0.

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High

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Single Scan

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Asset Owner

Estimated Time

15 sec

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Domain, Ipv4

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BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) is a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that is used for creating reports and documents for various business needs. Its primary purpose is to enable organizations to process, format, and deliver documents such as invoices, financial statements, and sales reports in a timely and efficient manner. BI Publisher has become a popular tool due to its flexibility, ease of use, and ability to integrate with different data sources.

However, a major vulnerability has been identified in BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) that could compromise an organization's sensitive data. The vulnerability code is CVE-2019-2616 and affects supported versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP. Once exploited, unauthorized access to BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) accessible data could be granted resulting in unauthorized update, insert, or delete access as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of the same data.

The consequences of a successful attack of CVE-2019-2616 could lead to significant financial loss and damage to an organization's reputation. Sensitive data could be compromised, resulting in the loss of confidential information, financial records, and other critical data. Furthermore, regulatory compliance requirements could be compromised, leading to severe legal implications.

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