CVE-2009-0981
CVE-2009-0981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database 11g with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database 11g
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Application Express component in Oracle Database 11.1.0.7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, related to APEX. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the April 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue allows remote authenticated users to obtain APEX password hashes from the WWV_FLOW_USERS table via a SELECT statement.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0981?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Application Express component in Oracle Database 11.1.0.7 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, related to APEX. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the April 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue allows remote authenticated users to obtain APEX password hashes from the WWV_FLOW_USERS table via a SELECT statement.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0981?
- CVE-2009-0981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0981 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0981?
- CVE-2009-0981 affects Oracle Database 11g. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0981?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-0981 published?
- CVE-2009-0981 was published on 2009-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/53738
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34693
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2009-099563.html
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/apex_password_hashes.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502724/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34461
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022052
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-105A.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8456
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_11g:11.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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