CVE-2020-14723 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle Help Technologies of Oracle Fusion Middleware allows unauthorized access to critical data and impacts various products.

Understanding CVE-2020-14723

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Help Technologies, affecting versions 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.3.0.

What is CVE-2020-14723?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-14723

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle Help Technologies accessible data.
Attackers may also gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some of the data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14723

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Help Technologies allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, impacting confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected versions: 11.1.1.9.0 and 12.2.1.3.0
Product: Help Technologies by Oracle Corporation

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14723 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding phishing attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for new patches and apply them to secure the system.