CVE-2020-2813 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle Email Center product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-2813

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Email Center, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9.

What is CVE-2020-2813?

The vulnerability in Oracle Email Center allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2813

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over Oracle Email Center accessible data.
The vulnerability may also impact additional products within the Oracle suite.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2813

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Email Center, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Email Center
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3, 12.2.3-12.2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2813 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Educate users on identifying phishing attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and apply them to vulnerable systems.