CVE-2020-14850 : What You Need to Know

Oracle CRM Technical Foundation in Oracle E-Business Suite is vulnerable to unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-14850

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation, impacting versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.10.

What is CVE-2020-14850?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-14850

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data within Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.
Attackers may gain complete access to all accessible data and perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions.
The vulnerability can significantly impact additional products beyond Oracle CRM Technical Foundation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14850

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle CRM Technical Foundation allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

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-2020-14850 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.