CVE-2020-2833 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-2833, a critical vulnerability in Oracle Quoting product of Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.1-12.1.3. Learn about the exploitation risks and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability in the Oracle Quoting product of Oracle E-Business Suite has been identified, potentially impacting versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3.
Understanding CVE-2020-2833
This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in Oracle Quoting, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
What is CVE-2020-2833?
The vulnerability in Oracle Quoting could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP, leading to severe consequences.
The Impact of CVE-2020-2833
- Successful attacks could compromise Oracle Quoting and potentially affect other products
- Unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to Oracle Quoting data
- Unauthorized ability to update, insert, or delete Oracle Quoting data
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High impact on confidentiality and integrity)
Technical Details of CVE-2020-2833
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise Oracle Quoting via network access, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Oracle Quoting
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Versions: 12.1.1 to 12.1.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Privileges Required: None
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-2833, immediate actions and long-term security practices are crucial.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
- Educate users on recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and systems
- Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
- Apply patches and updates as soon as they are released