CVE-2020-2838 in CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Setup of Mobile Applications). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices. While the vulnerability is in Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2020-2838 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This vulnerability exists specifically in the setup configuration of mobile applications within the Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices product, affecting versions 12.1.1 through 12.1.3. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable weakness that permits unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system through standard HTTP network connections. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that minimal technical expertise or resources are required to leverage this weakness, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems may be exposed to external networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms and potentially inadequate input validation within the mobile application setup functionality of the CRM Gateway. Attackers can exploit this flaw without requiring any prior authentication credentials or privileged access, simply by initiating HTTP requests to the affected system. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 8.6 reflects the severity of the potential impact, with a high confidentiality impact score of 8.6 indicating that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices. The attack vector is classified as network-based with low complexity and no privileges required, meaning that any network-connected attacker could potentially compromise the system without additional authentication or access rights.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate scope of the Oracle CRM Gateway for Mobile Devices, as indicated by the CVSS vector's "S:C" classification suggesting a potentially significant impact on additional products. This cascading effect occurs because the CRM Gateway serves as a critical interface point for mobile applications within the broader Oracle E-Business Suite environment, meaning that compromise of this component could potentially provide attackers with access to related systems and data repositories. The vulnerability's potential to result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete data access represents a severe threat to enterprise information security, particularly considering that CRM systems typically contain sensitive customer information, business data, and proprietary corporate information.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations to protect their systems from exploitation. The primary recommended approach involves applying the official Oracle security patches and updates released to address this specific vulnerability. Network-level protections should include implementing firewalls and access controls to restrict access to the affected systems, particularly limiting HTTP access to trusted networks and IP addresses. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected systems within their Oracle E-Business Suite environment. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may relate to ATT&CK techniques involving credential access and privilege escalation, making it particularly concerning for organizations that have not yet implemented proper network segmentation or access controls for their mobile application infrastructure. Regular monitoring and log analysis should be implemented to detect any suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts.