CVE-2008-2589 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Oracle Portal via the WWV_RENDER_REPORT package, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2589?
CVE-2008-2589 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Oracle Application Server, published on 15 Jul 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Portal component in Oracle Application Server 9.0.4.3, 10.1.2.2, and 10.1.4.1 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle July 2008 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is a SQL injection vulnerability in the WWV_RENDER_REPORT package that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL (PL/SQL) commands via the second argument to the SHOW procedure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2589?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Oracle Application Server, Oracle Oracle Portal Component.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2589 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-2008-2589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-459m-7pc3-wx6x.