CVE-2020-14709 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product of Oracle Retail Applications allows unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14709

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product.

What is CVE-2020-14709?

The vulnerability in the Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product of Oracle Retail Applications allows a low privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP. This can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and potential data manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14709

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.1 (High severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts)
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and all accessible data within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14709

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access to compromise the Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 16.0, 17.0, 18.0

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14709 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically
Educate users on security best practices

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly