# CVE-2005-4550: The PORTAL schema in Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Discussion Forum Portlet allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for arb

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-12-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The PORTAL schema in Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Discussion Forum Portlet allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for arbitrary JSP and other files via a df_next_page parameter with a trailing null byte (%00).

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113532633229270&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23813
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3085
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015406
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16048
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/297
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26972

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