CVE-2020-2843 : Security Advisory and Response

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-2020-2843

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle iSupport, impacting versions 12.1.1-12.1.3.

What is CVE-2020-2843?

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-2020-2843

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 possible.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2843

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access to compromise Oracle iSupport, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed
Base Score: 8.2 (High Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2843 with the following steps:

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 all software and systems.
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and reporting potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of fixes.