CVE-2020-2872 Cross-site scripting in iSupport

High 8.2 Published 15 Apr 2020 Updated 27 Sep 2024

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle iSupport to access critical data and modify some records 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-2020-2872?

CVE-2020-2872 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation iSupport, published on 15 Apr 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 iSupport product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Profile). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iSupport. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iSupport, 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 iSupport accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iSupport 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-2020-2872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Isupport.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-2872 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-2020-2872 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2872 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m94r-7gjj-544q.