CVE-2020-2855 : 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-2020-2855

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

What is CVE-2020-2855?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-2855

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Successful attacks may significantly impact additional products.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2855

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle iSupport allows unauthorized access to critical data and unauthorized manipulation of accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is easily exploitable via HTTP by an unauthenticated attacker requiring human interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2855 with these mitigation strategies.

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

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.
Implement network segmentation to contain potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle to address CVE-2020-2855.