CVE-2024-21287: Oracle Agile PLM Auth Bypass Vulnerability

CVE-2024-21287 Overview

Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM Framework product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Software Development Kit, Process Extension). The supported version that is affected is 9.3.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Agile PLM Framework. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Agile PLM Framework accessible data.

Critical Impact

This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially compromising the entire system.

Affected Products

• Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management 9.3.6

Discovery Timeline

• Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
• Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Oracle
• Not Available - CVE CVE-2024-21287 assigned
• Not Available - Oracle releases security patch
• 2024-11-18 - CVE CVE-2024-21287 published to NVD
• 2025-10-27 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-21287

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability affects how the Oracle Agile PLM Framework processes modifications via its Software Development Kit and Process Extension components. The flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the network access without needing authentication, leveraging HTTP requests to compromise the system.

Root Cause

The root cause lies in improper access control measures within the Software Development Kit component, allowing unauthorized network interactions.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is "Network," enabling attackers to remotely exploit the system via HTTP without any prior authentication.

# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
import requests

target = "http://vulnerable-server/oracle/agile"
headers = {
    'Content-Type': 'text/xml',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer <token>'
}

payload = '<malicious_payload></malicious_payload>'

response = requests.post(target, headers=headers, data=payload)
print(response.status_code)

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-21287

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual HTTP requests to Oracle Agile endpoints
• Access logs showing unauthorized access attempts
• Alerted responses with 401 Unauthorized status codes

Detection Strategies

Implement network monitoring solutions to detect anomalies in HTTP traffic to Oracle Agile endpoints. Use intrusion detection systems (IDS) to alert upon unusual access patterns.

Monitoring Recommendations

Continuous monitoring of network traffic for sensitive Oracle systems. Implement log analysis tools to detect recurrent unauthorized access attempts.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-21287

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict network access to only trusted hosts
• Increase logging and monitoring of Oracle Agile PLM activities
• Deploy SentinelOne endpoint protection for real-time threat detection

Patch Information

Apply the latest security patch provided by Oracle from their security advisory.

Workarounds

Implement a web application firewall (WAF) to filter and monitor HTTP traffic. Limit exposure of vulnerable components to only required network segments.

# Configuration example
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -s trusted_network -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP