CVE-2018-3243 Cross-site scripting in Applications Framework
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access critical data and modify some data in Oracle E-Business Suite 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-2018-3243?
CVE-2018-3243 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Applications Framework, published on 17 Oct 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 Applications Framework component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: None). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 12.2.5 and 12.2.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Applications Framework, 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 Applications Framework accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Applications Framework 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-2018-3243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Applications Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3243 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-2018-3243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mpm-grm8-3v5m.