#VU24574 Improper input validation in Oracle Human Resources - CVE-2020-2586

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24574

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:L/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2586

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Human Resources
Web applications / CRM systems

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Hierarchy Diagrammers component in Oracle Human Resources. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges within the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Human Resources: 12.1.1 - 12.2.9

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.