CVE-2020-14610 in Applications Framework
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Attachments / File Upload). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications Framework. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Applications Framework, 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 Applications Framework accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Applications Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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-2020-14610 resides within Oracle E-Business Suite's Applications Framework component, specifically affecting the Attachments and File Upload functionality. This flaw exists in version 12.2.9 of the Oracle E-Business Suite, representing a significant security weakness that can be exploited by low-privileged attackers with network access through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise to leverage this weakness, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such access may be more readily available. The attack vector through HTTP connections means that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation mechanisms within the file upload and attachment processing components of Oracle Applications Framework. Attackers can manipulate the upload functionality to bypass normal access controls and potentially execute unauthorized operations against the underlying data repositories. This weakness creates a pathway for attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the Oracle Applications Framework environment, potentially compromising not only the primary application but also adjacent systems that may share data or access controls with the vulnerable component. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond the immediate application framework as it can affect multiple interconnected products that rely on shared data structures or authentication mechanisms within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem.
The operational impact of CVE-2020-14610 is substantial, as successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Applications Framework. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on specific data sets within the framework's accessible scope, creating potential for data corruption, information disclosure, and system integrity compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6 reflects the high severity of this vulnerability, with confidentiality impact rated as high and integrity impact as medium. The requirement for human interaction from someone other than the attacker indicates that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary to initiate the attack, though this does not mitigate the overall risk level. The security implications extend to potential cascading effects where compromised access to one system component can lead to broader access within the enterprise network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of the affected Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.2.9 to the latest security updates provided by Oracle. Organizations should implement network-level controls including firewalls and access control lists to restrict unnecessary HTTP access to the vulnerable components. Additional defensive measures include implementing robust input validation for all file upload operations, disabling unnecessary file upload features where possible, and conducting regular security assessments of the Oracle Applications Framework configuration. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-434, which addresses insecure file upload vulnerabilities, and represents a potential entry point for attackers following ATT&CK tactics such as initial access through web application attacks and privilege escalation through data manipulation. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring solutions to detect anomalous file upload activities and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing this type of vulnerability to ensure rapid containment and remediation when exploitation occurs.