CVE-2007-2119 in Database Server
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in boundary_rules.jsp in the Administration Front End for Oracle Enterprise (Ultra) Search, as used in Database Server 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2, and in Application Server 9.0.4.3, 10.1.2.0.2, and 10.1.2.2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the EXPTYPE parameter, aka SES01.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2021
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-2119 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Oracle Enterprise Search administration interface, specifically targeting the boundary_rules.jsp component. This vulnerability exists in multiple versions of Oracle Database Server and Application Server, creating a widespread attack surface that affects organizations using these enterprise search solutions. The flaw is categorized under CWE-79 as a failure to sanitize input data, making it susceptible to malicious injection attacks that can compromise user sessions and data integrity. The vulnerability specifically affects the Administration Front End of Oracle Enterprise Search, which serves as the management interface for configuring search parameters and rules within the enterprise search infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through manipulation of the EXPTYPE parameter within the boundary_rules.jsp page, which processes user input without proper sanitization or validation. When a remote attacker submits malicious content through this parameter, the application fails to properly encode or filter the input before rendering it in the web response, allowing arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code to be executed within the context of a victim's browser session. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be classified under the ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically targeting web applications through script injection methods.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can lead to complete compromise of the administrative interface and potentially the underlying database systems. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, modify search configurations, or access sensitive enterprise data through the search administration interface. The affected versions span multiple Oracle product lines, including Database Server 9.2.0.8, 10.1.0.5, and 10.2.0.2, as well as Application Server 9.0.4.3, 10.1.2.0.2, and 10.1.2.2.0, indicating a significant attack surface across enterprise environments. Organizations using these vulnerable versions face potential unauthorized access to search configurations, which could expose sensitive enterprise data or allow attackers to modify search behaviors to redirect traffic or hide malicious content.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patch application from Oracle, as the company released security updates specifically addressing this XSS flaw in subsequent versions of the affected software. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional protection by filtering malicious traffic before it reaches the vulnerable application components. Input validation and output encoding should be implemented at the application level to sanitize all user-supplied data, particularly parameters like EXPTYPE that are processed by boundary_rules.jsp. Organizations should also consider implementing content security policies to prevent execution of unauthorized scripts and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and output encoding practices, aligning with security standards that emphasize the need for secure coding practices to prevent injection vulnerabilities. Regular security monitoring and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to detect similar weaknesses in other enterprise applications that may be susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks through similar input handling flaws.