CVE-2020-14582 in iStore
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle iStore product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: User Registration). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iStore. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iStore, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle iStore accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iStore accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-14582 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle iStore component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This vulnerability specifically resides in the User Registration functionality and affects multiple version ranges including 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.9. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable weakness that enables unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle iStore system through HTTP network access. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-287 which addresses authentication failures, specifically focusing on improper handling of user registration processes that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive business systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits a weakness in the authentication and authorization mechanisms within the iStore user registration module. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access to critical data and potentially achieve complete control over all Oracle iStore accessible information. The CVSS 3.1 scoring of 8.2 reflects the high severity impact with confidentiality and integrity implications rated as high, while availability remains low. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP with low complexity and no privilege requirements, making it particularly dangerous. The vulnerability requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that social engineering or targeted user engagement may be necessary to complete the exploitation process.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate iStore component to potentially affect additional products within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical business data including financial records, customer information, and operational details that could severely impact business continuity and regulatory compliance. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on Oracle iStore accessible data, creating potential for data corruption, manipulation, and loss. This represents a significant risk to business operations and could lead to financial losses, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage for affected organizations.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates released through Oracle Critical Patch Updates. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the affected iStore components. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or attempts to exploit the vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected systems within their Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access techniques, making it particularly concerning for organizations that rely heavily on Oracle business applications for core operations.