CVE-2020-14618 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle's Primavera Unifier product allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-14618

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's Primavera Unifier product, impacting versions prior to 20.6.

What is CVE-2020-14618?

The vulnerability in Primavera Unifier enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise the system via HTTPS. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14618

The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 5.9, with high confidentiality impacts and low integrity impacts. Successful attacks could result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14618

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Primavera Unifier via HTTPS, requiring human interaction for successful exploitation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Primavera Unifier
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: Prior to 20.6
Version Type: Custom

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14618 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Primavera Unifier to version 20.6 or higher.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.