CVE-2020-14864: Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Path Transversal
Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.0.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
Other sources
Path traversal vulnerability, where an attacker can target the preview FilePath parameter of the getPreviewImage function to get access to arbitrary system file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14864?
CVE-2020-14864 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware that allows a remote attacker to perform path traversal and read arbitrary files.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14864?
CVE-2020-14864 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
Which versions of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition are affected by CVE-2020-14864?
CVE-2020-14864 affects Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition versions 5.5.0.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.4.0.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14864?
An attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2020-14864 by performing path traversal attacks to read arbitrary files on the target system.
Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2020-14864?
Yes, Oracle has released patches to address CVE-2020-14864. It is recommended to apply the latest patches as soon as possible to mitigate the vulnerability.