CVE-2020-2543 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product of Oracle Fusion Middleware has been identified, impacting version 8.5.4.

Understanding CVE-2020-2543

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology, allowing unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

What is CVE-2020-2543?

The vulnerability affects Oracle Outside In Technology version 8.5.4, enabling unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2543

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to and manipulate Oracle Outside In Technology data
Potential partial denial of service (DOS) affecting system availability
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.3, indicating high severity

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2543

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2543 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Implement strong access controls

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically
Educate users on security best practices

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available