CVE-2020-2723 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-2723, a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allowing unauthorized access to critical data. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing product of Oracle Financial Services Applications allows unauthorized access to critical data.
Understanding CVE-2020-2723
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
What is CVE-2020-2723?
The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2723
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.1 (High severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2723
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLEXCUBE Investor Servicing
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.1.0-12.4.0, 14.0.0-14.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is easily exploitable, requiring network access via HTTP to compromise the system and gain unauthorized data access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2723 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Restrict network access to vulnerable systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Educate users on security best practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the vulnerability.