CVE-2020-2634 in Enterprise Manager Base Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Configuration Standard Framewk). 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-2020-2634 resides within Oracle Enterprise Manager's Base Platform product, specifically within the Configuration Standard Framework component. This flaw affects multiple version lines including 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0, representing a significant attack surface for organizations utilizing Oracle's enterprise management solutions. The vulnerability operates at the intersection of network-based access and privileged user exploitation, creating a dangerous combination that can lead to severe operational consequences.
This security weakness manifests as an easily exploitable flaw that requires only network access via HTTP protocol to be leveraged by attackers. The vulnerability's classification as high privileged indicates that attackers must already possess elevated credentials or system access, but the ease of exploitation means that once inside the network perimeter, attackers can quickly escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the Enterprise Manager environment. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability at 6.0, reflecting moderate severity with significant impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains.
The technical implications of CVE-2020-2634 extend beyond simple data access, as successful exploitation can result in complete access to all Enterprise Manager Base Platform accessible data. This includes sensitive configuration information, user credentials, system parameters, and potentially business-critical operational data. Attackers can also gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete capabilities against specific data sets within the platform, potentially compromising data integrity and allowing for malicious modifications to system configurations. Additionally, the vulnerability enables attackers to cause partial denial of service conditions, which can disrupt business operations and system availability.
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 attack vector follows ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) patterns, demonstrating how network-based attacks can be leveraged to escalate privileges within enterprise environments. Organizations implementing Enterprise Manager Base Platform must recognize that this vulnerability creates a potential pathway for attackers to gain comprehensive access to their enterprise management infrastructure, potentially compromising the integrity of their entire IT operations monitoring and management ecosystem.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends to organizations that rely heavily on Oracle Enterprise Manager for their database and application management operations. A successful attack could result in unauthorized modifications to critical system configurations, leading to operational disruptions, data corruption, or complete system compromise. The partial denial of service capability means that attackers can disrupt management operations without necessarily causing complete system outages, making detection more challenging while still causing significant operational damage. Organizations should immediately implement patch management procedures and network segmentation strategies to limit potential exposure, while also monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and anomalous network activity patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts against this vulnerability.