CVE-2025-30727: Unpatched Vulnerability in Oracle Scripting Leads to Potential System Compromise

Overview

In the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities in trusted software can pose significant threats to businesses and users alike. One such vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-30727, has been identified in the Oracle Scripting product of Oracle E-Business Suite. This vulnerability, specifically located in the iSurvey Module, affects supported versions from 12.2.3 to 12.2.14. Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to a complete takeover of Oracle Scripting. Given the widespread use of Oracle E-Business Suite, understanding this vulnerability and implementing mitigation strategies is of paramount importance.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-30727
Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network (HTTP)
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Successful exploitation can result in a complete takeover of Oracle Scripting, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage.

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

Oracle Scripting (Oracle E-Business Suite) | 12.2.3 – 12.2.14

How the Exploit Works

The vulnerability arises due to inadequate security controls within the iSurvey Module of Oracle Scripting. An attacker with network access via HTTP can send specially crafted requests to the server. These malicious requests can bypass the existing security measures, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands or code. This can result in unauthorized access and potential system takeover.

Conceptual Example Code

A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited is illustrated below:

POST /iSurvey/SubmitResponse HTTP/1.1
Host: target.oracle.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"survey_id": "1",
"responses": [
{
"question_id": "1",
"response": "; DROP TABLE USERS;--"
}
]
}

In this example, the attacker submits a malicious SQL command as a survey response. If the server fails to properly sanitize the input, the command could be executed, leading to potential data loss or system compromise. Please note that this is a conceptual example, the exact exploit may vary based on the system configuration and the attacker’s intent.

Mitigation Guidance

Users are strongly recommended to apply the patch provided by Oracle to address this vulnerability. If a patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation measures. These systems should be configured to detect and block malicious payloads targeting the iSurvey Module.