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Internet ExpensesApplication · Oracle

CVE-2020-14720

HIGH · 7.7 CVSS v3.1 Published 2020-07-15
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to after 12.2.9 or later.
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83/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Expenses product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Mobile Expenses Admin Utilities). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.4-12.2.9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Internet Expenses. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Internet Expenses, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Internet Expenses accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

CVE-2020-14720 is an unauthorized data access vulnerability in Oracle Internet Expenses' Mobile Expenses Admin Utilities component. The flaw allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to potentially view sensitive data. With a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.7 and high confidentiality impact, exploitation requires no user interaction and has changed scope implications affecting additional products.

MitigationApply the relevant Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for July 2020 or later that addresses CVE-2020-14720. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the Oracle Internet Expenses admin interfaces using network segmentation or Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Internet ExpensesApplication
Affected:>= 12.2.4, <= 12.2.9

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Confirm Oracle Internet Expenses is installed
    Check for Oracle Internet Expenses application in your Oracle E-Business Suite environment by querying the Oracle Applications tables (e.g., FND_APPLICATION) or checking the application tier components.
    Affected if The application is present in the environment
  2. Identify the installed version of Oracle Internet Expenses
    Query the version using Oracle Application Manager or by checking the FND_PRODUCT_RELEASES table: SELECT product_version FROM fnd_product_releases WHERE product_name = 'Oracle Internet Expenses'; Alternatively, check the Oracle E-Business Suite readme or about page.
    Affected if The version is 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.7, 12.2.8, or 12.2.9 (falls within >= 12.2.4 and <= 12.2.9)
  3. Verify Mobile Expenses Admin Utilities is configured
    Check if the Mobile Expenses Admin Utilities module is enabled in Oracle Internet Expenses by navigating to the Oracle Application Framework personalizations or checking the ICX_PORTERFACE table for mobile-related responsibilities. Look for profiles related to iExpense Mobile Admin.
    Affected if Mobile Expenses Admin Utilities is enabled and accessible
  4. Assess network accessibility of the vulnerable component
    Review firewall rules, Oracle WebGate configuration, and Oracle E-Business Suite listener (OAAdapter) access controls to determine if HTTP/HTTPS network access to the Mobile Expenses interface is exposed externally or to untrusted networks.
    Affected if The Mobile Expenses Admin interface is reachable from untrusted network segments or the internet

If Oracle Internet Expenses version 12.2.4 through 12.2.9 is installed AND the Mobile Expenses Admin Utilities component is enabled and network-accessible, the environment is affected by CVE-2020-14720.

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From vendor data
Upgrade available Upgrade to a release after 12.2.9
Interim mitigation

Apply the relevant Oracle Critical Patch Update (CPU) for July 2020 or later that addresses CVE-2020-14720. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the Oracle Internet Expenses admin interfaces using network segmentation or Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules.

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