CVE-2018-3238

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Sites component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Advanced UI). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.8.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Sites. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Sites, 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 WebCenter Sites accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebCenter Sites accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 30.85% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory oracle.com

Affected: Oracle Corporation WebCenter Sites

References

Link	Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105640	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3238?: CVE-2018-3238 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3238?: To fix CVE-2018-3238, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3238 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-3238 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~31% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3238?: CVE-2018-3238 affects Oracle Corporation WebCenter Sites.

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