CVE-2020-14548 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-14548, a vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition allowing unauthorized access. Find out the impacted versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition allows unauthorized access to data, impacting multiple products.
Understanding CVE-2020-14548
What is CVE-2020-14548?
The vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition enables an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14548
The vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition data, affecting confidentiality.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14548
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in Oracle Fusion Middleware's Analytics Web General component affects versions 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0, allowing network-based attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
- Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Implement network security measures
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and apply patches to mitigate the vulnerability.