CVE-2020-14897 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-14897, a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allowing unauthorized access to critical data. Find mitigation steps and security practices here.
A vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise.
Understanding CVE-2020-14897
What is CVE-2020-14897?
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking enables an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14897
The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking data.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14897
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in Oracle FLEXCUBE Direct Banking (Pre Login component) affects versions 12.0.1, 12.0.2, and 12.0.3, allowing easy exploitation by an attacker with network access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Direct Banking
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: High
Mitigation and Prevention
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
- Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Patching and Updates
- Oracle has released security updates to address the vulnerability in FLEXCUBE Direct Banking.