CVE-2020-2818 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized actions on the affected system.

Understanding CVE-2020-2818

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite, impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-2818?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue. Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle Universal Work Queue accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2818

Confidentiality and integrity impacts with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 8.2
Successful attacks may significantly impact additional products
Unauthorized actions like update, insert, or delete access to Oracle Universal Work Queue data

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2818

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue, potentially leading to unauthorized access and actions on the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Universal Work Queue
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1 to 12.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Privileges Required: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2818 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on cybersecurity best practices

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly