CVE-2020-14527 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management product allows unauthorized access to critical data and complete system compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-14527

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle's Primavera Portfolio Management product, impacting specific versions.

What is CVE-2020-14527?

The vulnerability in the Primavera Portfolio Management product of Oracle Construction and Engineering allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14527

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.9 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Privileges Required: None
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14527

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

Primavera Portfolio Management versions 16.1.0.0-16.1.5.1
Primavera Portfolio Management versions 18.0.0.0-18.0.2.0
Primavera Portfolio Management version 19.0.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker requires network access via HTTP
Human interaction from a person other than the attacker is needed for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-14527 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches
Monitor for any unauthorized access
Educate users on potential social engineering attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network segmentation and access controls
Conduct regular security assessments

Patching and Updates

Check for updates from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to secure your system