Vulnerability identifier: #VU27698

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9315

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sun ONE/iPlanet Web Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Sun

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within admingui/version URIs in the Administration console. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and read the encryption keys

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Note, this product is no longer supported by the vendor.

Vulnerable software versions

Sun ONE/iPlanet Web Server: 7.0

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/support/lifetime-support/
http://www.oracle.com/us/assets/lifetime-support-middleware-069163.pdf
http://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2020/05/10/two-vulnerabilities-in-oracles-iplanet-web-server-cve-2020-9315-and-cve-2020-9314/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.