CVE-2020-2791

Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console)

Critical · published April 15, 2020

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated HTTP request is all it takes for an attacker to seize control of your Oracle Knowledge system! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with an unlocked front door and no front desk staff — anyone can waltz in and take over the guest registry, leaving chaos behind. With this vulnerability, attackers can easily access sensitive information and manipulate the system without any barriers. If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to fully compromise Oracle Knowledge, potentially leading to unauthorized access to confidential data, data integrity issues, and even complete unavailability of the system. Imagine the devastating consequences of losing control over vital organizational knowledge — it could lead to operational paralysis!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with an unlocked front door and no front desk staff — anyone can waltz in and take over the guest registry, leaving chaos behind. With this vulnerability, attackers can easily access sensitive information and manipulate the system without any barriers. This vulnerability exists in the Information Manager Console of Oracle Knowledge, allowing unauthenticated attackers with network access to take over the system due to insufficient access controls. Supported versions affected are 8.6.0 to 8.6.2, making it critical to address immediately.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to fully compromise Oracle Knowledge, potentially leading to unauthorized access to confidential data, data integrity issues, and even complete unavailability of the system. Imagine the devastating consequences of losing control over vital organizational knowledge — it could lead to operational paralysis! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Knowledge, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict network access to the Information Manager Console and review all access controls to prevent unauthorized exploitation. Security checks should be a part of your regular maintenance routine! Don't sweat it! By taking these actions, you'll be on your way to securing your system and safeguarding your data in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02183 · 82.2th percentile
Published
2020-04-15T13:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 APR 13:29Z
    Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console)
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