CVE-2018-2997 Information disclosure in Scripting

High 8.2 Published 18 Jul 2018 Updated 2 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data and modify some records in Oracle Scripting via HTTP, requiring user interaction.

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-2018-2997?

CVE-2018-2997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Scripting, 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 Oracle Scripting component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Script Author). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1, 12.1.2 and 12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Scripting. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Scripting, 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 Scripting accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Scripting 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-2018-2997?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2997?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-2997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36q6-287q-j29w.