CVE-2020-2645 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-2020-2645 resides within Oracle Enterprise Manager's Base Platform component, specifically within the Connector Framework module. This weakness affects multiple versions including 12.1.0.5, 13.2.0.0, and 13.3.0.0, representing a significant exposure across the product's lifecycle. The vulnerability operates at the network level through HTTP protocols, making it accessible to attackers who can establish network connections to the target system. The CVSS score of 6.0 indicates a medium severity threat, yet the potential impact spans across confidentiality, integrity, and availability domains, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of the risk.
The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient authorization mechanism within the Connector Framework that allows authenticated users with high privileges to exploit the system through network-based attacks. This vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily achievable, meaning that attackers with minimal technical expertise can leverage the weakness to gain unauthorized access. The attack vector specifically utilizes HTTP connections, which are commonly used for management interfaces and administrative tasks, making this pathway particularly attractive to threat actors. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) highlights the fundamental flaw in access control mechanisms that permits unauthorized operations.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to include complete compromise of the Enterprise Manager Base Platform's data integrity and availability. Attackers can potentially access critical data, modify or delete information, and cause partial denial of service conditions that could disrupt business operations. The ability to perform unauthorized updates, inserts, and deletes creates a persistent threat where malicious actors can alter the platform's configuration or data without detection. The partial denial of service component means that while complete system shutdown may not occur, certain functionalities could become unavailable, affecting operational continuity and management capabilities. This vulnerability essentially undermines the trusted administrative environment that Enterprise Manager is designed to provide.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patch deployment from Oracle, as this represents the most effective solution to address the root cause. Organizations must also implement network segmentation to limit access to the Enterprise Manager platform, ensuring that only authorized administrative networks can reach the vulnerable components. Access controls should be strengthened through multi-factor authentication and least privilege principles, limiting the number of users with high-privilege access. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual HTTP traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify and alert on potential exploitation of this specific vulnerability. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access techniques, making it important to monitor for lateral movement activities that might follow successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar access control weaknesses within the broader enterprise environment.