CVE-2006-5599: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5599: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Oracle Application Express (formerly HTML DB) before 2.2.1 allo...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Oracle Application Express (formerly HTML DB) before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the WWV_FLOW_ITEM_HELP package. NOTE: it is likely that this issue overlaps one of the Oracle VulnIDs covered by CVE-2006-5351. Oracle has not publicly disputed claims by a reliable researcher that this has been fixed by the October 2006 CPU.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old cross-site scripting flaw in Oracle Application Express, formerly HTML DB. A vulnerable APEX help package could let a remote attacker inject browser-executed content. The main business concern is legacy internet-facing APEX use, where users could be tricked into actions or exposed to session compromise. Exposure is most likely in legacy Oracle Application Express or HTML DB deployments older than 2.2.1, especially if accessible to untrusted users or the internet. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not currently flagged as known exploited, but any public-facing obsolete Oracle APEX deployment should be prioritized for upgrade, access restriction, or retirement. Mitigation focus: Identify all Oracle APEX and HTML DB instances and record exact versions.; Upgrade Oracle Application Express to 2.2.1 or later where applicable.; Confirm the October 2006 Oracle Critical Patch Update was applied to affected deployments..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 28, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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