CVE-2020-14668 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle E-Business Intelligence product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-14668

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Intelligence, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-14668?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle E-Business Intelligence via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14668

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle E-Business Intelligence.
Attackers may gain complete access to all accessible data and perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions.
The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 Base Score is 8.2, indicating high confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14668

This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Intelligence allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: E-Business Intelligence
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1 to 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14668 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch Oracle E-Business Intelligence to address known vulnerabilities.