CVE-2017-10199 Cross-site scripting in iLearning

High 8.2 Published 8 Aug 2017 Updated 4 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit cross-site scripting to access critical data and modify some data in Oracle iLearning via HTTP.

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-2017-10199?

CVE-2017-10199 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation iLearning, published on 8 Aug 2017. 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

Vulnerability in the Oracle iLearning component of Oracle iLearning (subcomponent: Learner Pages). The supported version that is affected is 6.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iLearning. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iLearning, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iLearning accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iLearning accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10199?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Ilearning.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10199?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10199 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-2017-10199 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10199 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92vj-cr2m-q75p.