CVE-2020-2624 in Enterprise Manager Base Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Connector Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.5, 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-2020-2624 resides within the Enterprise Manager Base Platform component known as the Connector Framework, representing a significant security weakness in Oracle's enterprise monitoring solution. This flaw affects specific versions including 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0, making it a widespread concern across multiple release lines of the platform. The vulnerability operates at the network level through HTTP connections, requiring only network access to exploit, which significantly broadens its potential attack surface. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 6.0 indicates a medium severity threat that combines confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, with a low attack complexity and high privilege requirements for exploitation.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized access to critical enterprise data through a high-privileged attacker profile, meaning that an attacker who has already gained some level of system access can leverage this weakness to escalate their privileges further. The attack vector through HTTP connections provides attackers with a straightforward pathway to compromise the platform, as they do not require physical access or specialized tools beyond standard network-based exploitation techniques. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables unauthorized modification of data through update, insert, or delete operations, while also providing the capability to perform partial denial of service attacks that could disrupt platform operations.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses serious risks to enterprise environments that rely on Oracle Enterprise Manager for critical infrastructure monitoring and management. The ability to access all platform accessible data represents a severe confidentiality breach that could expose sensitive business information, system configurations, and operational details. The integrity implications are equally concerning as attackers could modify critical data or system parameters, potentially leading to system instability or incorrect operational decisions. The availability impact through partial denial of service means that platform functionality could be degraded or partially disrupted, affecting business continuity and operational efficiency. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) within the enterprise security framework. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation, access controls, and regular patch management to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
The exploitation of this vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper privilege management and network security controls in enterprise environments. The fact that it requires only high privilege access via HTTP connections indicates that organizations with inadequate network monitoring or access controls may be particularly vulnerable. Security teams should conduct thorough assessments of their Enterprise Manager deployments to identify systems running affected versions and implement appropriate defensive measures. Regular security updates and patch management processes become critical in preventing exploitation of such vulnerabilities, as they represent persistent threats that can be leveraged by determined attackers to gain unauthorized access to enterprise systems and data.