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CVE-2020-2522: Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console).

Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console). Supported versions that are affected are 8.6.0-8.6.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Knowledge. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Knowledge accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-2522 affects Oracle Knowledge 8.6.0 through 8.6.1 in the Information Manager Console. An unauthenticated attacker reachable over HTTP could cause limited unauthorized data changes if they can get another person to interact. The reported impact is integrity only, not data theft or outage.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority integrity risk. Prioritize remediation for internet-exposed or broadly accessible Oracle Knowledge consoles, because unauthorized data changes can damage knowledge-base trust and operational accuracy.

Technical view

Oracle describes an easily exploitable network vulnerability over HTTP with no privileges required, but user interaction is required. CVSS 3.0 is 4.3: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. Successful exploitation can update, insert, or delete some Oracle Knowledge accessible data.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running Oracle Knowledge versions 8.6.0 or 8.6.1, especially where the Information Manager Console is reachable over HTTP by untrusted networks or users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The attack requires network access via HTTP and human interaction from someone other than the attacker, which lowers urgency but does not eliminate risk.

Researcher notes

The provided sources identify product, versions, vector, CVSS, and impact, but do not provide CWE, fixed version details, exploit indicators, or proof of active exploitation. Avoid assuming broader Oracle products are affected.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Oracle Knowledge deployments and confirm version numbers.
  • Review Oracle's April 2020 CPU guidance for vendor-approved remediation.
  • Limit HTTP access to the Information Manager Console to trusted networks.
  • Use compensating controls for user-interaction risk, including phishing-resistant workflows.
  • Monitor for unexpected content or data changes in Oracle Knowledge.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Oracle Knowledge 8.6.0 or 8.6.1 is deployed.
  • Verify Information Manager Console network exposure over HTTP.
  • Check whether Oracle April 2020 CPU remediation has been applied.
  • Review logs for unusual update, insert, or delete activity.
  • Document compensating controls if vendor remediation is not yet confirmed.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-2522Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationKnowledge8.6.0-8.6.1Listed
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