CVE-2020-14746 in Applications Framework
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2020
Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Popup windows). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Applications Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/23/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-14746 resides within the Oracle Applications Framework component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically affecting popup windows functionality. This weakness impacts Oracle E-Business Suite versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.10, representing a significant security gap that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. The vulnerability operates through HTTP network access and demonstrates characteristics of an easily exploitable flaw that poses substantial risk to organizations utilizing these specific Oracle versions.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the popup window implementation of Oracle Applications Framework. Attackers can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to modify data within the affected system, specifically targeting update, insert, and delete operations against Oracle Applications Framework accessible data. The vulnerability's classification as CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.7 with integrity impacts indicates that while it does not provide full system compromise, it enables significant data manipulation capabilities. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP and necessitates human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting a social engineering component to the exploitation process.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle Applications Framework component, potentially affecting additional Oracle products within the E-Business Suite ecosystem. This cascading effect means that successful exploitation could compromise multiple interconnected systems within an organization's Oracle infrastructure. The vulnerability's ability to enable unauthorized data modification creates risks for data integrity and business continuity, particularly in environments where Oracle E-Business Suite manages critical business processes and financial data. Organizations may experience unauthorized changes to master data, transaction records, or configuration settings that could have far-reaching consequences.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2020-14746 should prioritize immediate implementation of Oracle's security patches and updates. Organizations must also consider network-level controls such as firewall rules to restrict HTTP access to Oracle Applications Framework components, particularly in environments where the vulnerability exists. Access controls and user authentication mechanisms should be reviewed and strengthened to reduce the risk of exploitation. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify similar weaknesses within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which addresses improper input validation, and represents a significant concern within the ATT&CK framework under the Data Manipulation tactic, where adversaries seek to alter data integrity within enterprise systems. Organizations should also implement monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized data modification attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing this type of vulnerability.