Oracle APEX 2.2.0.00.32/3.0.0.00.20 Application Express wwv_flow_security.check_db_password sql injection
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle APEX 2.2.0.00.32/3.0.0.00.20. Affected by this vulnerability is the function wwv_flow_security.check_db_password of the component Application Express. The manipulation leads to sql injection.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2007-3860. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Oracle APEX 2.2.0.00.32/3.0.0.00.20 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function wwv_flow_security.check_db_password of the component Application Express. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Application Express (formerly Oracle HTML DB) 2.2.0.00.32 up to 3.0.0.00.20 allows developers to have an unknown impact via unknown attack vectors, aka APEX01. NOTE: a reliable researcher states that this is SQL injection in the wwv_flow_security.check_db_password function due to insufficient checks for " characters.
The bug was discovered 07/17/2007. The weakness was published 07/18/2007 by Esteban Martinez Fayo (Alexander) with Application Security, Inc. (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at us-cert.gov. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-3860 since 07/18/2007. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64715 (Oracle Application Express (Apex) Unspecified Issues (pre 3.0.1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5545.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (35499), Tenable (64715), SecurityFocus (BID 24887†), OSVDB (39970†) and Secunia (SA26114†). Similar entries are available at VDB-37905, VDB-37904, VDB-37903 and VDB-37902. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
Vendor
Name
Version
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.oracle.com
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔍VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
| AV | AC | Au | C | I | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| Vector | Complexity | Authentication | Confidentiality | Integrity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
NVD Base Score: 🔍
Exploiting
Class: Sql injectionCWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔍
EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍
| 0-Day | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
Nessus ID: 64715
Nessus Name: Oracle Application Express (Apex) Unspecified Issues (pre 3.0.1)
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
Nessus Family: 🔍
Nessus Context: 🔍
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍
Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
Reaction Time: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Exposure Time: 🔍
TippingPoint: 🔍
Timeline
07/12/2007 🔍07/17/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
07/18/2007 🔍
11/27/2007 🔍
02/20/2013 🔍
03/15/2015 🔍
07/31/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: oracle.comAdvisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Esteban Martinez Fayo (Alexander)
Organization: Application Security, Inc.
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2007-3860 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3860
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37895
X-Force: 35499
SecurityFocus: 24887 - Oracle July 2007 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 26114 - Oracle Products Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 39970 - CVE-2007-3860 - Oracle - Application Express - Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1018415
Vulnerability Center: 16924 - Oracle Application Express Unspecified Vulnerability [July 2007 Critical Patch Update APEX01], High
Vupen: ADV-2007-2562
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
See also: 🔍
Entry
Created: 03/15/2015 15:58Updated: 07/31/2019 12:28
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (76), 07/31/2019 12:28 (13)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
No comments yet. Languages: en.
Please log in to comment.