CVE-2018-2699

CVE-2018-2699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Application Express component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.4.00.08. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Application Express. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Application Express, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2699?
Vulnerability in the Application Express component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 5.1.4.00.08. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Application Express. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Application Express, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Application Express accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Application Express accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2018-2699?
CVE-2018-2699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-2699 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2699?
CVE-2018-2699 affects Oracle Application Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2699?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2699 published?
CVE-2018-2699 was published on 2018-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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