CVE-2004-1362

CVE-2004-1362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The PL/SQL module for the Oracle HTTP Server in Oracle Application Server 10g, when using the WE8ISO8859P1 character set, does not perform character conversions properly, which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for certain procedures via an encoded URL with "%FF" encoded sequences that are improperly converted to "Y" characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1362?
The PL/SQL module for the Oracle HTTP Server in Oracle Application Server 10g, when using the WE8ISO8859P1 character set, does not perform character conversions properly, which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for certain procedures via an encoded URL with "%FF" encoded sequences that are improperly converted to "Y" characters.
How severe is CVE-2004-1362?
CVE-2004-1362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1362 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1362?
CVE-2004-1362 primarily affects Oracle Application Server. In total, 87 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1362?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1362 published?
CVE-2004-1362 was published on 2004-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (87)

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