CVE-2020-14864 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-14864, a vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition that allows unauthorized attackers to compromise critical data. Find out the impacted versions and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition allows unauthorized attackers to compromise critical data.
Understanding CVE-2020-14864
What is CVE-2020-14864?
The vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14864
The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition accessible data, with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts).
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14864
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 5.5.0.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle.
- Monitor Oracle's security alerts for any updates related to this vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.
- Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
Ensure all systems running Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.