CVE-2020-14808 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2020-14808

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Trade Management, impacting versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.10.

What is CVE-2020-14808?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-14808

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

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14808

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Trade Management allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Trade Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.3, 12.2.3 - 12.2.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14808 with these mitigation strategies.

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 apply updates promptly.