CVE-2018-2959 Cross-site scripting in Siebel UI Framework

Medium 4.3 Published 18 Jul 2018 Updated 2 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can modify Siebel CRM data via HTTP if users interact with malicious content, requiring a patch.

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-2018-2959?

CVE-2018-2959 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Siebel Ui Framework, published on 18 Jul 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 Siebel UI Framework component of Oracle Siebel CRM (subcomponent: UIF Open UI). The supported version that is affected is 18.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Siebel UI Framework. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Siebel UI Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Siebel Ui Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2959 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-2018-2959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Siebel Ui Framework vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vg94-6pc2-88cm.