Oracle XML DB cross-site scripting
| oracle-xmldb-xss (22541) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Oracle Database is vulnerable to cross-site scripting in the XML DB interface. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link to the isqlplus script 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 - July 2005. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Fri Oct 07 2005 - 04:34:51 CDT: Cross-Site-Scripting Vulnerability in Oracle XMLDB.
- Oracle Technology Network: Critical Patch Update - July 2005.
- Oracle XML DB Web site: Oracle XML DB.
- BID-15034: Oracle XML DB Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-3204: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Oracle XML DB 9iR2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string in an HTTP request.
- OSVDB ID: 20054: Oracle XML DB oradb XSS
- SA15991: Oracle Products Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.4 R2
- Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.5 R2
- Oracle Database Server 9.2.0.6 R2
Reported:
Oct 07, 2005
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