CVE-2020-2783 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product of Oracle Fusion Middleware has been identified, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2020-2783

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's Outside In Technology product, impacting version 8.5.4.

What is CVE-2020-2783?

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2783

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.3, with integrity impacts. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within Oracle Outside In Technology.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2783

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Oracle Outside In Technology product allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Outside In Technology
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 8.5.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-2783 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor Oracle's security alerts for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network security measures to restrict unauthorized access.
Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for and apply security patches provided by Oracle to mitigate the vulnerability.