CVE-2019-2578 Information disclosure in WebCenter Sites

High 8.6 Published 23 Apr 2019 Updated 2 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can access critical data in Oracle WebCenter Sites via HTTP, requiring immediate patching to prevent data breaches.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-2578?

CVE-2019-2578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Webcenter Sites, published on 23 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Advanced UI). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. 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. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Webcenter Sites.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-2578 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-2578 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

All Oracle Webcenter Sites vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x86w-ghh6-6vwx.