#VU30038 Improper input validation in Oracle Help Technologies - CVE-2020-14723

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30038

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14723

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Help Technologies
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Web UIX component in Oracle Help Technologies. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Help Technologies: 11.1.1.9.0 - 12.2.1.3.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

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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.