CVE-2020-2972: XSS
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Express component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 5.1-19.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having SQL Workshop privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Express. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Express, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2972?
CVE-2020-2972 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Application Express component of Oracle Database Server.
Which versions of Oracle Application Express are affected by CVE-2020-2972?
Versions 5.1 to 19.2 of Oracle Application Express are affected by CVE-2020-2972.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-2972?
CVE-2020-2972 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2972?
An attacker with low privileged access and SQL Workshop privilege can exploit CVE-2020-2972 by using HTTP network access to compromise Oracle Application Express.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2972?
To fix CVE-2020-2972, Oracle recommends applying the appropriate patches as mentioned in their security advisory.