CVE-2020-2709 Cross-site scripting in iLearning

Medium 4.7 Published 15 Jan 2020 Updated 30 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can modify data in Oracle iLearning via cross-site scripting, requiring user interaction to exploit.

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-2020-2709?

CVE-2020-2709 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation iLearning, published on 15 Jan 2020. 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 iLearning product of Oracle iLearning (component: Learner Pages). The supported version that is affected is 6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iLearning. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iLearning, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iLearning accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Ilearning.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-2709 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-2020-2709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h4pm-64vv-f6qq.