CVE-2019-2438: Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Cache component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: ESI/Partial Page Caching). The supported version that is af...

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Cache component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: ESI/Partial Page Caching). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Cache. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Cache, 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 Web Cache accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Web Cache accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Web Cache	11.1.1.9.0

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106612Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106612Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-2438?

Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Cache component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: ESI/Partial Page Caching). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Cache. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Cache, 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 Web Cache accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Web Cache accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

How severe is CVE-2019-2438?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-2438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2438?

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.