Oracle 8.1.7 XSQL Servlet cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Oracle 8.1.7. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component XSQL Servlet. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0126. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle 8.1.7 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component XSQL Servlet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Oracle XSQL servlet 1.0.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by redirecting the XSQL server to another source via the xml-stylesheet parameter in the xslt stylesheet.

The weakness was shared 03/12/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0126. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10594 (Oracle Application Server XSQL Stylesheet Arbitrary Java Code Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86466 (Oracle XSQL Servlet Arbitrary Java Code Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5905), Tenable (10594), SecurityFocus (BID 2295†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-312†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 10594
Nessus Name: Oracle Application Server XSQL Stylesheet Arbitrary Java Code Execution
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OpenVAS ID: 10594
OpenVAS Name: Oracle XSQL Stylesheet Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/22/2001 🔍
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03/12/2001 +48 days 🔍
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12/09/2002 +637 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +4224 days 🔍
10/08/2025 +4115 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0126 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0126
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16529
X-Force: 5905
SecurityFocus: 2295
Vulnerability Center: 312 - Oracle XSQL Java Command Execution, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:34
Updated: 10/08/2025 10:16
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:34 (64), 05/06/2019 09:30 (1), 06/25/2021 13:41 (4), 10/08/2025 10:16 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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