CVE-2020-14900 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Oracle Application Express Group Calendar component of Oracle Database Server has been identified. This CVE affects versions prior to 20.2 and has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4.

Understanding CVE-2020-14900

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in the Oracle Application Express Group Calendar component of Oracle Database Server.

What is CVE-2020-14900?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with a Valid User Account privilege and network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Application Express Group Calendar. Successful attacks may impact additional products, leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14900

Confidentiality and Integrity impacts with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4
Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to Oracle Application Express Group Calendar data
Unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express Group Calendar data

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14900

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker to compromise the Oracle Application Express Group Calendar component.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Application Express (APEX)
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions Affected: Prior to 20.2
Version Type: Custom

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14900 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to mitigate the vulnerability