CVE-2020-2744 in Transportation Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Transportation Management product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Security). Supported versions that are affected are 6.3.7, 6.4.2 and 6.4.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Transportation Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Transportation Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Transportation Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Transportation Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-2744 resides within Oracle Transportation Management, a critical component of Oracle Supply Chain solutions that manages complex logistics and transportation operations. This security flaw affects specific versions including 6.3.7, 6.4.2, and 6.4.3, representing a significant risk to organizations relying on these transportation management systems for their supply chain operations. The vulnerability operates at the security layer of the application, making it particularly dangerous as it directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of transportation data while potentially affecting broader supply chain systems that integrate with Oracle Transportation Management.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Oracle Transportation Management application. Attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to the system's data management functions. The vulnerability requires human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that social engineering or targeted phishing attacks may be necessary to initiate the exploitation process. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the category of user-interaction dependent attacks, which typically require more sophisticated attack vectors but can be highly effective when successful.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate scope of Oracle Transportation Management, potentially affecting additional Oracle products within the supply chain ecosystem. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on sensitive transportation data, while also gaining read access to subsets of accessible information. This dual impact on both data integrity and confidentiality creates a significant risk for supply chain operations where transportation data accuracy and security are paramount. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 indicates a moderate severity level, but the potential for cascading effects across integrated systems makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for enterprise environments.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the relevant Oracle patches and updates to address this vulnerability, while also strengthening network access controls and monitoring for unusual HTTP traffic patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may be categorized under ATT&CK techniques involving privilege escalation and credential access. Network segmentation and multi-factor authentication should be implemented to reduce the attack surface, while regular security audits should verify that access controls remain properly configured. Additionally, security awareness training for users can help prevent the social engineering components that may be required to initiate exploitation, particularly given the requirement for human interaction to complete the attack process.