CVE-2020-14708 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-14708, a vulnerability in Oracle's Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle's Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Understanding CVE-2020-14708
This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product.
What is CVE-2020-14708?
The vulnerability in the Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product of Oracle Retail Applications allows attackers to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14708
- Attackers with low privileges and network access can exploit the vulnerability
- Successful attacks may result in unauthorized data manipulation within the affected system
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14708
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation product, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Retail Customer Management and Segmentation Foundation
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 16.0, 17.0, 18.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Integrity Impact: Low
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14708 is crucial for maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches and updates provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle