CVE-2008-2603 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 15 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the REFRESHCHOICE parameter in Oracle Database Control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2603?

CVE-2008-2603 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Resource Manager component in Oracle Database 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.4, and 11.1.0.6, and Database Control in Enterprise Manager, has unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the Oracle July 2008 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the REFRESHCHOICE parameter in multiple web pages.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2603?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Enterprise Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2603?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2603 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2008-2603 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2603 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6v82-6v76-xfp5.