Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-2842 affects Oracle Depot Repair in Oracle E-Business Suite. An unauthenticated attacker with HTTP network access could trigger a user-assisted attack leading to exposure of critical Depot Repair data and some unauthorized data changes.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority Oracle E-Business Suite remediation item, especially where Depot Repair supports sensitive service, repair, or customer records. Escalate if exposed beyond tightly controlled internal networks.
Technical view
The flaw is in Oracle Depot Repair, Estimate and Actual Charges, affecting supported versions 12.1.1 through 12.1.3. CVSS 8.2 reflects network attackability, low complexity, no privileges required, required user interaction, changed scope, high confidentiality impact, and low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Oracle E-Business Suite includes Depot Repair versions 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 and HTTP access is available to attackers. Internet-facing or broadly accessible internal deployments carry higher business risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVE states exploitation is easy, unauthenticated, and network-based over HTTP, but requires interaction from another person.
Researcher notes
No CWE is provided in the bundle, and no exploit details are included. Analysis should stay focused on version confirmation, component exposure, HTTP reachability, user-interaction paths, and Oracle CPU patch applicability.
Mitigation direction
- Review Oracle April 2020 Critical Patch Update guidance for this E-Business Suite issue.
- Apply the applicable Oracle-supported patch or update for affected Depot Repair versions.
- Restrict HTTP access to Oracle E-Business Suite where business operations allow.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable E-Business Suite instances.
- If patch status is unclear, open an Oracle support case for version-specific guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Oracle E-Business Suite deployments for Depot Repair usage.
- Confirm whether Depot Repair versions 12.1.1, 12.1.2, or 12.1.3 are present.
- Verify whether HTTP access is exposed externally or across broad internal networks.
- Check Oracle patch records against the April 2020 Critical Patch Update.
- Review access logs for suspicious unauthenticated HTTP activity around Depot Repair endpoints.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.2 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N2.84.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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