CVE-2020-14686 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in the Oracle iSupport product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iSupport accessible data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14686

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle iSupport, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9.

What is CVE-2020-14686?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iSupport.
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized manipulation of Oracle iSupport accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14686

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iSupport accessible data.
The vulnerability can allow unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some Oracle iSupport accessible data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14686

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Oracle iSupport product of Oracle E-Business Suite.
Easily exploitable, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle iSupport.
Human interaction required for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-14686.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and advisories from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to address vulnerabilities.