CVE-2020-14729 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) Sites component of Oracle NetSuite service has been identified. This CVE affects versions of the service prior to 2020.1.4, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14729

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) Sites component of Oracle NetSuite service, impacting versions prior to 2020.1.4.

What is CVE-2020-14729?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise NetSuite SCA. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and all accessible NetSuite SCA data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14729

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: High
Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14729

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) Sites component of Oracle NetSuite service allows unauthorized access to critical data and all accessible NetSuite SCA data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Oracle NetSuite service
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: Prior to 2020.1.4
Version Type: Custom

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise NetSuite SCA.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14729 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 2020.1.4 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Regularly audit and review system logs for any unusual activities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Oracle Corporation to address the vulnerability.