CVE-2020-2699 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking allows unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over the system.

Understanding CVE-2020-2699

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, impacting specific versions.

What is CVE-2020-2699?

The vulnerability in Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking enables a low-privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2699

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.1 (High severity with confidentiality and integrity impacts)
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and full control over the accessible information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2699

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access to compromise Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking, leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FLEXCUBE Universal Banking
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 12.0.1-12.4.0, 14.0.0-14.3.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2699 with these mitigation strategies.

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 all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

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