CVE-2009-1968

CVE-2009-1968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Secure Enterprise Search component in Oracle Database 10.1.8.3 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the July 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an established researcher that this is cross-site scripting (XSS) via the search_p_groups parameter in search/query/search.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1968?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Secure Enterprise Search component in Oracle Database 10.1.8.3 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the July 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an established researcher that this is cross-site scripting (XSS) via the search_p_groups parameter in search/query/search.
How severe is CVE-2009-1968?
CVE-2009-1968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1968 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1968?
CVE-2009-1968 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1968?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1968 published?
CVE-2009-1968 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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