CVE-2018-3238
6.9 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2018-3238 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle webcenter_sites. It was published on October 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical 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).
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update webcenter_sites to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3238?
CVE-2018-3238 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle webcenter_sites. It was published on October 17, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2018-3238?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-3238?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update webcenter_sites to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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