CVE-2020-2955 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the Oracle FLEXCUBE Core Banking product of Oracle Financial Services Applications allows unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-2955

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Core Banking version 4.0.

What is CVE-2020-2955?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Core Banking allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2955

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within Oracle FLEXCUBE Core Banking.
Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of data is possible.
Partial denial of service (DOS) attacks can be initiated.
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impacts).

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2955

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Core Banking via HTTP network access, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and partial denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Core Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2955 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on cybersecurity best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely application of fixes.