CVE-2020-2641 in Enterprise Manager for Database
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Discovery 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 for Oracle Database. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database. 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-2020-2641 resides within the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database product, specifically within its Discovery Framework component. This flaw affects multiple versions 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's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal technical expertise can leverage this weakness, particularly when they possess network access through HTTP protocols. The security implications are severe given that the vulnerability can be exploited by high privileged attackers who can potentially gain unauthorized access to critical database management systems.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls within the Discovery Framework component, which allows authenticated attackers with elevated privileges to bypass normal security restrictions. This weakness enables attackers to access sensitive data within the Enterprise Manager environment, potentially compromising all accessible data through unauthorized read operations. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized modification capabilities including insert, update, and delete operations against specific data sets within the management framework. The compromise extends beyond simple data access to include partial denial of service conditions that can disrupt normal operational activities of the database management system.
The operational impact of CVE-2020-2641 represents a substantial risk to enterprise database security posture, particularly given the CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.0 which indicates a medium severity vulnerability with significant potential consequences. The attack vector requiring only network access via HTTP means that attackers can potentially exploit this vulnerability from remote locations without requiring physical access to the target systems. The combination of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts creates a comprehensive threat landscape where attackers can simultaneously access critical data, modify database configurations, and potentially disrupt system availability. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and aligns with ATT&CK techniques focusing on privilege escalation and credential access.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle patches and updates, restricting HTTP access to the Enterprise Manager components, and implementing network segmentation to limit potential attack vectors. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous access patterns to the Discovery Framework components, while access controls should be reviewed and strengthened to ensure proper privilege management. The implementation of additional authentication mechanisms and regular security audits of the Enterprise Manager configuration can help reduce the risk exposure. Organizations should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems specifically configured to monitor for exploitation attempts targeting the Discovery Framework component, as the vulnerability's characteristics make it particularly attractive to automated attack tools.