CVE-2020-14570 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-14570, a vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher allowing unauthorized access to critical data. Find out affected versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher of Oracle Fusion Middleware allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete Oracle BI Publisher accessible data.
Understanding CVE-2020-14570
This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher, affecting specific versions and potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
What is CVE-2020-14570?
The vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher enables an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14570
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to all Oracle BI Publisher accessible data, and unauthorized manipulation of data.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14570
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher)
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.1 (High Severity)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14570 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Patching and Updates
- Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability. Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches.