CVE-2020-14780 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-14780 affecting Oracle BI Publisher versions 5.5.0.0.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
A vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware's BI Publisher product allows unauthorized access and data compromise.
Understanding CVE-2020-14780
What is CVE-2020-14780?
The vulnerability affects Oracle BI Publisher versions 5.5.0.0.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0, enabling unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system via HTTP.
The Impact of CVE-2020-14780
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data, complete access to BI Publisher data, and unauthorized data manipulation.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-14780
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in BI Publisher Security allows attackers to exploit the system with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.1, impacting confidentiality and integrity.
Affected Systems and Versions
- BI Publisher (formerly XML Publisher) versions 5.5.0.0.0, 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch BI Publisher software
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Oracle released security updates to address the vulnerability