CVE-2020-2563 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Financial Close Management (component: Close Manager) version 11.1.2.4 allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2020-2563

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Financial Close Management that could lead to unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2020-2563?

The vulnerability in the Hyperion Financial Close Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Close Manager) affects version 11.1.2.4. It allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and can result in unauthorized access to critical data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2563

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.2 (Integrity impacts)
Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification access to critical data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2563

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Hyperion Financial Close Management. Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hyperion Financial Close Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 11.1.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2563 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.

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.
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and reporting potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of security fixes.