CVE-2020-2880 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Oracle Learning Management product of Oracle E-Business Suite allows unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all Oracle Learning Management accessible data.

Understanding CVE-2020-2880

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle Learning Management that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access.

What is CVE-2020-2880?

The vulnerability in Oracle Learning Management allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products. Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete control over accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2880

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Successful attacks may result in unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2880

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Learning Management allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Learning Management
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.1.1-12.1.3, 12.2.3-12.2.9

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2880 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Conduct regular security audits and assessments.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released to mitigate the vulnerability.