DB: Oracle Secure Enterprise Search search_p_groups Cross-Site Scripting
A vulnerability has been reported in Oracle Secure Enterprise Search. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation performed on the "search_p_groups" parameter. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by enticing the target to open a malicious URL link. Successful exploitation would result in compromise of web browser cookies (including authentication cookies) associated with the site, and modification of user information.
Extended Description
Oracle Database is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that affects the Secure Enterprise Search component. An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may let the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Affected Products
Oracle oracle10g_personal_edition
Short Name
DB:ORACLE:SEARCH-P-GROUPS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DB
Keywords
CVE-2009-1968 Cross-Site Enterprise Oracle Scripting Search Secure bid:35681 search_p_groups
Release Date
12/21/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Oracle
CVSS Score
4.3