CVE-2018-2791 Cross-site scripting in WebCenter Sites
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a cross-site scripting flaw in Oracle WebCenter Sites to access sensitive data and modify content 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-2018-2791?
CVE-2018-2791 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Webcenter Sites, published on 19 Apr 2018. 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 WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Advanced UI). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.8.0, 12.2.1.2.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Sites, 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 WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites 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-2018-2791?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Webcenter Sites.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2791?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2791 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-2018-2791 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-2791 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Webcenter Sites
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8p6-rvh2-gwj9.