CVE-2020-2785 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product of Oracle Fusion Middleware has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2020-2785

This CVE pertains to a security flaw in Oracle's Outside In Technology product, impacting version 8.5.4.

What is CVE-2020-2785?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2785

The vulnerability can result in unauthorized data manipulation, including update, insert, delete, and read access to Oracle Outside In Technology. It can also cause a partial denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2785

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, 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 3.0 Base Score: 7.3 (High Severity)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-2785, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor Oracle's security alerts for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software.
Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Apply patches as soon as they are released to mitigate the vulnerability.