CVE-2016-3438 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 8.2 Published 21 Apr 2016 Updated 15 Oct 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters in Oracle Configurator, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

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

What is CVE-2016-3438?

CVE-2016-3438 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Configurator component in Oracle Supply Chain Products Suite 12.0.6, 12.1, and 12.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via vectors related to JRAD Heartbeat. NOTE: the previous information is from the April 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that that this issue involves multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, which allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via three unspecified parameters in an unknown JSP file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Configurator.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3438 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-2016-3438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cxmh-7258-x88w.