Oracle HTML DB cross-site scripting
| oracle-htmldb-xss (22540) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Oracle HTML DB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link containing embedded code which, once the link is clicked, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, available from the Critical Patch Update - April 2005. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Fri Oct 07 2005 - 04:32:56 CDT: Cross-Site-Scripting Vulnerabilities in Oracle HTMLDB.
- Oracle - Critical Patch Update - April 2005: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2005.
- Oracle HTML DB Web site: Oracle HTML DB.
- BID-13139: Oracle Multiple Vulnerabilities
- BID-15031: Oracle HTML DB Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2005-3202: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Oracle HTML DB (HTMLDB) 1.3 through 1.3.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, and subsequently execute SQL statements via the (1) p or (2) p_t02 parameters.
- OSVDB ID: 20051: Oracle HTMLDB f p Variable XSS
- OSVDB ID: 20052: Oracle HTMLDB wwv_flow.accept p_t02 Variable XSS
- SA14935: Oracle Products Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle HTML DB 1.3
- Oracle HTML DB 1.3.6
Reported:
Oct 07, 2005
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