CVE-2020-2772 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the Oracle Human Resources product of Oracle E-Business Suite has been identified, potentially impacting versions 12.2.6 to 12.2.9.

Understanding CVE-2020-2772

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Human Resources within the Oracle E-Business Suite, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2020-2772?

The vulnerability in Oracle Human Resources product of Oracle E-Business Suite (specifically in Absence Recording and Maintenance components) affects versions 12.2.6 to 12.2.9. It can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2772

Successful exploitation can allow unauthorized access to Oracle Human Resources data
Attackers can compromise the integrity of the system
Human interaction is required for successful attacks
Additional products beyond Oracle Human Resources may also be impacted

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2772

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise Oracle Human Resources, potentially impacting data integrity and confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Human Resources
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.2.6 to 12.2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.1 (Medium Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2772 is crucial to maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor for any unauthorized access or changes
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for employees
Implement access controls and least privilege principles

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly