CVE-2020-2766 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allows unauthorized access to server data, impacting versions 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0.

Understanding CVE-2020-2766

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP.

What is CVE-2020-2766?

The vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server's Console component allows unauthorized access to server data, potentially leading to data compromise.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2766

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebLogic Server data, posing a confidentiality risk with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2766

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the server via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0.0
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.1.3.0.0
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.3.0
Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with network access via HTTP, allowing them to compromise the Oracle WebLogic Server.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2766 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor Oracle's security alerts for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
Regularly update and patch Oracle WebLogic Server to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate risks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates and patches from Oracle to address CVE-2020-2766 and other vulnerabilities.