CVE-2020-2688 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-2688, a vulnerability in Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product, allowing unauthorized access to critical data. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product of Oracle Financial Services Applications has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized access to critical data.
Understanding CVE-2020-2688
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product, impacting versions 8.0.4-8.0.8.
What is CVE-2020-2688?
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within the infrastructure.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2688
The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.1, with high confidentiality and low integrity impacts. It poses a significant risk of unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2688
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 8.0.4-8.0.8
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-2688, follow these mitigation strategies:
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
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
- Educate users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
- Regularly update and patch the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure.