CVE-2019-2438

CVE-2019-2438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Web Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Cache component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: ESI/Partial Page Caching). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Cache. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Cache, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Web Cache accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Web Cache accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-2438?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Web Cache component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: ESI/Partial Page Caching). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Web Cache. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Web Cache, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Web Cache accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Web Cache accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2019-2438?
CVE-2019-2438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-2438 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-2438?
CVE-2019-2438 affects Oracle Web Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-2438?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-2438 published?
CVE-2019-2438 was published on 2019-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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