CVE-2005-2372

CVE-2005-2372 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Forms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Oracle Forms 4.5 through 10g starts form executables from arbitrary directories and executes them as the Oracle or System user, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious .fmx file and referencing it using an absolute pathname argument in the (1) form or (2) module parameters to f90servlet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2372?
Oracle Forms 4.5 through 10g starts form executables from arbitrary directories and executes them as the Oracle or System user, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious .fmx file and referencing it using an absolute pathname argument in the (1) form or (2) module parameters to f90servlet.
How severe is CVE-2005-2372?
CVE-2005-2372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2372 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2372?
CVE-2005-2372 primarily affects Oracle Forms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2372?
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-2005-2372 published?
CVE-2005-2372 was published on 2005-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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