CVE-2020-14823 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Technical Foundation product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14823

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, impacting versions 12.2.3 to 12.2.10.

What is CVE-2020-14823?

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14823

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data within Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Attackers may gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14823

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, posing risks to data confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CRM Technical Foundation
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.2.3 - 12.2.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Scope: Unchanged
Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14823 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 activities.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

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

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and apply them to ensure system security.