CVE-2020-2865 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Configurator, a product within Oracle Supply Chain, is affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2020-2865

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Configurator product, impacting versions 12.1 and 12.2.

What is CVE-2020-2865?

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

The Impact of CVE-2020-2865

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized read access to Oracle Configurator data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2865

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Oracle Configurator, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Oracle Configurator
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1, 12.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2865 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.