CVE-2020-2872 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

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-2020-2872

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

What is CVE-2020-2872?

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-2020-2872

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-2020-2872

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle iSupport, impacting additional products and potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

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
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2872 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly check for patches and apply them to mitigate vulnerabilities.