CVE-2019-2828 Cross-site scripting in Field Service

Critical 9.6 Published 23 Jul 2019 Updated 15 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can compromise Oracle Field Service via HTTP, leading to full system takeover through cross-site scripting.

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-2019-2828?

CVE-2019-2828 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Field Service, published on 23 Jul 2019. 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 Field Service component of Oracle E-Business Suite (subcomponent: Wireless). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1 - 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Field Service. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Field Service, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Field Service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2828?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Field Service.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2828?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2828 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-2019-2828 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2828 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98m9-rcww-55r3.