CVE-2020-14596 in iStore
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle iStore product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Address Book). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3. 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-2020-14596 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle iStore, a component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This vulnerability specifically resides in the Address Book functionality of the iStore module, affecting versions 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 of the Oracle E-Business Suite. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable security weakness that enables unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle iStore system through HTTP network connections. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise to leverage this weakness effectively.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate authentication mechanisms within the Address Book component, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data and operations within the Oracle iStore environment. The CVSS 3.1 scoring system rates this vulnerability with a base score of 8.2, reflecting high severity across multiple impact vectors including confidentiality and integrity. The attack vector AV:N indicates network-based exploitation requiring no local access, while AC:L suggests low complexity for successful exploitation. The PR:N classification reveals that no authentication is required to initiate the attack, making it particularly dangerous for organizations operating these vulnerable systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle iStore component, potentially affecting additional products within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all data accessible through Oracle iStore. Attackers can gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to sensitive information, creating potential for data manipulation and corruption. The vulnerability's potential to significantly impact additional products demonstrates the interconnected nature of Oracle E-Business Suite components and the cascading effects that a single compromised module can have on the entire system.
The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or user-specific actions may be necessary to complete the attack, though the initial exploitation remains network-based and unauthenticated. This characteristic places organizations at risk when users interact with potentially compromised systems, as the vulnerability can be leveraged through normal business processes. The confidentiality impact is rated as high (C:H) indicating that attackers can access sensitive information that could include proprietary business data, customer information, or financial records. The integrity impact is rated as low (I:L) suggesting that while data modification capabilities exist, the primary concern lies in unauthorized access rather than data corruption.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's security patches and updates, restricting network access to vulnerable systems, and implementing additional monitoring controls for suspicious activities. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and may map to ATT&CK techniques related to credential access and privilege escalation. Organizations should also consider network segmentation and access controls to limit potential damage from exploitation. The vulnerability's classification as critical underscores the importance of rapid remediation and comprehensive security assessments across all Oracle E-Business Suite installations to prevent unauthorized access and data compromise.