CVE-2018-16955

Name: CVE-2018-16955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T02:29:00.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16955 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The login function of Oracle WebCenter Interaction Portal 10.3.3 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). The content of the in_hi_redirect parameter, when prefixed with the https:// scheme, is unsafely reflected in a HTML META tag in the HTTP response. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The login function of Oracle WebCenter Interaction Portal 10.3.3 is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). The content of the in_hi_redirect parameter, when prefixed with the https:// scheme, is unsafely reflected in a HTML META tag in the HTTP response. NOTE: this CVE is assigned by MITRE and isn't validated by Oracle because Oracle WebCenter Interaction Portal is out of support.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Webcenter Interaction	10.3.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Sep/22Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16955?

How severe is CVE-2018-16955?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16955 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16955?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST