CVE-2020-2548 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-2548, a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server version 10.3.6.0.0 that allows unauthorized access, potentially impacting additional products. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server version 10.3.6.0.0 allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the server via HTTP, potentially impacting additional products.
Understanding CVE-2020-2548
This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server that could lead to unauthorized data access and compromise.
What is CVE-2020-2548?
The vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server (component: WLS Core Components) version 10.3.6.0.0 allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the server. Successful attacks may impact additional products, resulting in unauthorized data access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2548
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: High
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality and Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2548
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to Oracle WebLogic Server data, potentially leading to data compromise.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: WebLogic Server
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 10.3.6.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2548 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.
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
- Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
- Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available to mitigate the vulnerability.