CVE-2005-2983 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 19 Sep 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Oracle Reports via parameter form inputs when the paramform parameter is enabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-2983?

CVE-2005-2983 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Oracle Reports that use Lexical References allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the values in the parameter form that appears when the paramform parameter is set to yes.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2983?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Reports.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2005-2983 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2983 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g845-m523-3rph.