CVE-2024-21287
Published: November 21, 2024
Official Description
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Process Extension component of the Software Development Kit. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in unauthenticated file disclosure.
CISA KEV Advisory
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Process Extension component of the Software Development Kit. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in unauthenticated file disclosure.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has an incorrect authorization vulnerability in its Process Extension component, allowing unauthenticated file disclosure. With an EPSS score of 0.69826 and confirmed exploitation in CISA's KEV, this vulnerability is actively being used to access sensitive files.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. It allows for unauthenticated file disclosure, meaning an attacker can access files remotely without needing to log in.
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management users should apply all available security patches for the Process Extension component. Review and enforce strict authorization policies to prevent unauthorized file access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-21287 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-21287 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-21287 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1