CVE-2020-14682 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

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

Understanding CVE-2020-14682

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Depot Repair, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-14682?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Depot Repair via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14682

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Depot Repair accessible data.
Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some Oracle Depot Repair data is possible.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14682

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Depot Repair allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, impacting data confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Depot Repair
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14682 is crucial for maintaining security.

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

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to address vulnerabilities promptly.