Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU24421

Improper input validation in Oracle Database Server - CVE-2020-2527

Published: January 20, 2020 / Updated: September 23, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24421

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2527

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core RDBMS in Oracle Database Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Affected software

Oracle Database Server

How to mitigate CVE-2020-2527

Install updates from vendor's website.

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

Exploit #4647 - CVE-2020-2527 (PHPGurukul hostel-management-system 2.1 allows XSS via Guardian Name, Guardian Relation, Guardian Contact no, Address, City) (September 23, 2020)

External References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html

Related Security Bulletins

Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Database Server