CVE-2020-2882: Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources Organization Hierarchy Viewer OrgServer SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Organization Hierarchy Viewer. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and reset the password for the SYSADMIN user.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Human Resources | >=12.1.1<=12.1.3 | |
| Oracle Human Resources | >=12.2.3<=12.2.9 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2882?
CVE-2020-2882 is a vulnerability in the Oracle Human Resources product of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically in the Hierarchy Diagrammers component.
Which versions of Oracle E-Business Suite are affected by CVE-2020-2882?
Versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 to 12.2.9 of Oracle E-Business Suite are affected by CVE-2020-2882.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-2882?
CVE-2020-2882 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.
How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2020-2882?
A low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit CVE-2020-2882.
Is there any reference documentation available for CVE-2020-2882?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-2882 in the Oracle security alerts and the Zero Day Initiative advisory.
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