CVE-2020-2956: Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources Organization Hierarchy Viewer PosServer 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 the vulnerability ID for this Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources Organization Hierarchy Viewer PosServer SQL Injection vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources Organization Hierarchy Viewer PosServer SQL Injection vulnerability is CVE-2020-2956.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-2956?
The severity rating of CVE-2020-2956 is high (8.1).
Which versions of Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 12.1.1-12.1.3 and 12.2.3-12.2.9 of Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources are affected by this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite Human Resources.
Are there any references available for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find references for this vulnerability at the following links: [Oracle Security Alerts](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html) and [Zero Day Initiative Advisories](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-503/).
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