Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Repository Function Installation cleanup

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7.9$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Repository Function 22.4.2/23.1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Installation. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-20862. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Repository Function 22.4.2/23.1.0 (Cloud Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Installation. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-459. The product does not properly "clean up" and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 07/18/2023 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2023 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-20862. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/13/2025).

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-1423). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleanup
CWE: CWE-459
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/01/2022 🔍
07/18/2023 +258 days 🔍
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07/19/2023 +1 days 🔍
07/13/2025 +725 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2023
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234543
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/19/2023 06:36
Updated: 07/13/2025 17:49
Changes: 07/19/2023 06:36 (40), 08/10/2023 15:16 (2), 08/10/2023 15:22 (11), 02/05/2025 18:42 (21), 07/13/2025 17:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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