CVE-2020-2879 in Scripting
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Scripting product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Miscellaneous). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Scripting. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Scripting, 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 Scripting accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Scripting accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-2879 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle Scripting component of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This vulnerability exists specifically in versions 12.1.1 through 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 through 12.2.9, making it a widespread concern across multiple release branches of the enterprise suite. The flaw resides in the Miscellaneous component of Oracle Scripting, which serves as a foundational element for various scripting operations within the broader Oracle E-Business Suite framework. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it with minimal technical sophistication, requiring only network access via HTTP protocols to initiate attacks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms that allow unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle Scripting component. This weakness creates a pathway for malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and operational capabilities within the Oracle Scripting environment. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.2 reflects the severity of potential impacts, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact, indicating that attackers can access critical data without necessarily corrupting system integrity. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP, making it accessible to remote threat actors who can exploit this vulnerability from outside the organization's network perimeter. The vulnerability's designation as requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker suggests that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary to complete the exploitation process, though the initial access point remains unauthenticated.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Oracle Scripting component, potentially affecting additional products within the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem. This cascading effect demonstrates the interconnected nature of enterprise software components and how a single vulnerability can compromise multiple systems. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to all Oracle Scripting accessible data, representing a complete compromise of sensitive business information. Additionally, attackers may gain unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some Oracle Scripting accessible data, creating potential for data corruption and manipulation that could significantly impact business operations. The vulnerability's ability to affect critical data access while maintaining relatively low integrity impact suggests that attackers can primarily focus on information disclosure rather than system destruction, though the potential for data manipulation remains concerning.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems. The attack pattern associated with this vulnerability corresponds to techniques described in the ATT&CK framework under initial access and credential access phases, specifically targeting the exploitation of authentication weaknesses. Organizations should consider implementing network segmentation to limit access to Oracle E-Business Suite components and deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter HTTP traffic. The recommended mitigations include applying Oracle's security patches promptly, implementing additional authentication layers, and conducting thorough security assessments of the E-Business Suite environment. Regular monitoring of network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests and implementing principle of least privilege access controls can help reduce the attack surface and minimize potential damage from exploitation attempts.