CVE-2020-2608 in Enterprise Manager Base Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Repository). Supported versions that are affected are 13.2.0.0 and 13.3.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Enterprise Manager Base Platform. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Enterprise Manager Base Platform. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-2608 resides within Oracle Enterprise Manager's Base Platform product, specifically within its Repository component. This flaw affects versions 13.2.0.0 and 13.3.0.0 of the Enterprise Manager platform, representing a significant security weakness that can be exploited by attackers with high privileges and network access through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack surface is relatively accessible to determined threat actors who possess elevated privileges within the network environment.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authorization controls within the repository component, allowing authenticated users with high privileges to perform unauthorized operations against the Enterprise Manager Base Platform. This weakness manifests as a privilege escalation issue where attackers can leverage their existing access to gain broader system control. The vulnerability impacts all three core security principles defined by the CIA triad, enabling attackers to access confidential data, modify integrity controls, and potentially disrupt availability through partial denial of service conditions.
From an operational perspective, successful exploitation of CVE-2020-2608 can lead to catastrophic consequences for organizations relying on Oracle Enterprise Manager for their infrastructure monitoring and management. Attackers can achieve unauthorized access to critical enterprise data, potentially including sensitive configuration information, monitoring data, and system credentials stored within the repository. The ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletions within the platform creates opportunities for data corruption, manipulation, and the establishment of persistent backdoors. Additionally, the partial denial of service capability can disrupt critical monitoring operations, potentially masking other attacks while rendering the platform ineffective for its intended purpose.
The CVSS 3.0 score of 6.0 reflects the moderate to high severity of this vulnerability, with confidentiality impact rated as high, integrity impact as low, and availability impact as low. This scoring indicates that while the primary threat is data exposure and modification rather than complete system compromise, the potential for significant operational disruption remains substantial. The vulnerability's attack vector requires network access via HTTP and authentication with high privileges, suggesting that it may be exploited by insiders or external attackers who have already gained some level of access to the enterprise network. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1486 for data encryption for ransom.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying Oracle's security patches, reviewing and strengthening access controls, implementing network segmentation to limit exposure, and conducting comprehensive security audits of their Enterprise Manager deployments. Additional protective measures should include monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, implementing robust logging and alerting mechanisms, and ensuring that only necessary personnel maintain high-privilege accounts within the platform. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar authorization weaknesses across the enterprise infrastructure.