CVE-2020-2878 : 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-2020-2878

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

What is CVE-2020-2878?

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-2020-2878

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-2020-2878

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle iSupport allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, 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
Scope: Changed
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-2878 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.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.