Oracle Application Server Web Cache OHS mod_access Authentication Bypass

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2866

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a flaw which allows for the bypassing of authentication.

Description

The remote host is running the Oracle Application Server. This version is reported vulnerable to an authentication bypass attack. Specifically, administrators may restrict access using the 'mod_access' Oracle module. However, attackers may utilize the Oracle Webcache service in order to bypass these restrictions. An attacker exploiting this flaw would be able to elevate privileges and potentially gain access to administrative functions or confidential data.

Solution

Upgrade to a version of Oracle Application Server higher than 10.1.2.0.0, when available.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 2866

Family: Web Servers

Published: 4/28/2005

Updated: 3/6/2019

Nessus ID: 18181

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

Temporal Score: 2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.1

Temporal Score: 3.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:W/RC:X

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:application_server

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-1383

BID: 13418

Detections

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