CVE-2021-2039 Cross-site scripting in Siebel Core - Server Framework

High 7.6 Published Updated

Low-privileged attackers can exploit a cross-site scripting flaw in Siebel CRM to access critical data and modify records via HTTP.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-2039?

CVE-2021-2039 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Siebel Core - Server Framework, published on 20 Jan 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Siebel Core - Server Framework product of Oracle Siebel CRM (component: Search). Supported versions that are affected are 20.12 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Siebel Core - Server Framework. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Siebel Core - Server 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 Siebel Core - Server Framework accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Siebel Core - Server Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2039?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Siebel Core - Server Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2039?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-2039 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-2021-2039 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-2039 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxj7-5cpw-xw2j.

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