CVE-2018-2699: Vulnerability in the Application Express component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.4.00.08. Easily e...

Description

Vulnerability in the Application Express component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.4.00.08. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Application Express. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in 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 Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Application Express	<= 5.1.4.00.08

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040196Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040196Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2699?

Vulnerability in the Application Express component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.4.00.08. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Application Express. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in 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 Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

How severe is CVE-2018-2699?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-2699 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2699?

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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