CVE-2020-2815 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Oracle iSupport product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iSupport accessible data.

Understanding CVE-2020-2815

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in Oracle iSupport, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-2815?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-2815

Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iSupport accessible data.
Unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some Oracle iSupport data is also possible.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High impact on Confidentiality and Integrity).

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2815

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iSupport.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: iSupport
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.
While the vulnerability is in Oracle iSupport, it may impact additional products.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2815 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on security best practices.
Implement multi-factor authentication where possible.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2020-2815.