CVE-2020-2530: Medium severity Oracle HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2020

Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Listener). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.1.3.0.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle HTTP Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HTTP Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle HTTP Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Oracle HTTP Server=11.1.1.9.0

Oracle HTTP Server=12.1.3.0.0

Oracle HTTP Server=12.2.1.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle Fusion Middleware (Web Listener) / Oracle HTTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 11.1.1.9.0
Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle Fusion Middleware (Web Listener) / Oracle HTTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 12.1.3.0.0
Compensating control
Restrict network access to the Oracle Fusion Middleware Web Listener over HTTP so unauthenticated attackers cannot reach it (e.g., allowlist only required client IPs via firewall/ACL/WAF).

Event History

Jan 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:33 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:33 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2530?

CVE-2020-2530 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its easily exploitable nature.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2530?

To remediate CVE-2020-2530, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected versions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2530?

CVE-2020-2530 affects Oracle HTTP Server versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.1.3.0.0, and 12.2.1.3.0.

Can CVE-2020-2530 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-2530 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

What component of Oracle products is involved in CVE-2020-2530?

CVE-2020-2530 affects the Web Listener component of the Oracle HTTP Server product within Oracle Fusion Middleware.