CVE-2020-2514 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Oracle Application Express component of Oracle Database Server is vulnerable to unauthorized access and partial denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2020-2514

Vulnerability in Oracle Application Express component affecting versions prior to 19.2.

What is CVE-2020-2514?

Low privileged attackers with End User Role privilege via HTTPS can compromise Oracle Application Express.
Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2514

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.6 (Integrity and Availability impacts).
Attack Vector: Network, Attack Complexity: Low, User Interaction: Required.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2514

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Application Express component.
Allows unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Application Express by Oracle Corporation.
Versions: Less than 19.2, Custom version type.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with End User Role privilege via HTTPS.
Human interaction required for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to secure systems and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.
Monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software components.
Implement least privilege access controls.
Conduct security awareness training for users.

Patching and Updates

Refer to Oracle's security advisory for patch details and updates.