CVE-2020-14662 in Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product of Oracle Financial Services Applications (component: Infrastructure). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.6-8.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/01/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-14662 resides within the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, representing a significant security weakness that affects versions 8.0.6 through 8.1.0. This flaw manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be leveraged by low-privileged attackers who gain network access through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that minimal technical expertise or resources are required to successfully execute an attack, making it particularly concerning for organizations that rely on this financial services infrastructure. The attack vector specifically utilizes HTTP network access, suggesting that the vulnerability can be exploited from external network positions without requiring physical access to the target system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls within the infrastructure component, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized operations against the affected system. The CVSS score of 6.3 reflects the severity of the potential impact, with scores indicating low access complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction needed for exploitation. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against specific data within the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure, while also providing unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data. The compromise of data integrity and confidentiality represents a direct threat to financial data protection, particularly in environments where sensitive financial analytics and reporting systems are deployed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, as it can also cause partial denial of service conditions that affect system availability. The partial denial of service capability means that attackers can disrupt operations without completely taking the system offline, potentially causing intermittent service interruptions that can affect business continuity and financial reporting capabilities. This partial DOS impact combined with the data access capabilities creates a multi-faceted threat that can compromise both the integrity and availability of critical financial services infrastructure. Organizations utilizing affected versions may experience disruption to analytical applications that process sensitive financial data, potentially affecting decision-making processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this vulnerability under T1078 (Valid Accounts) and potentially T1499 (Endpoint Denial of Service) depending on the specific exploitation method. Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation through Oracle's security patches and updates, as the vulnerability affects critical financial infrastructure components. Network segmentation and access control measures should be implemented to limit exposure, while monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar access control weaknesses within the broader financial services application landscape. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing robust access control mechanisms in financial services environments where data integrity and availability are paramount.