CVE-2020-2858 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite has been identified, potentially impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.

Understanding CVE-2020-2858

This CVE involves a significant vulnerability in Oracle Marketing that could allow unauthorized access to critical data.

What is CVE-2020-2858?

The vulnerability in the Oracle Marketing product of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in Marketing Administration, affects versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3. It enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Marketing. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Marketing accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2858

Successful attacks on this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Marketing accessible data. The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 8.2, indicating high confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2858

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 Marketing, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Marketing
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
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Privileges Required: None
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

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 for employees to recognize and report potential threats.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running Oracle Marketing are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.