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CVE-2020-2952: Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Listener).

Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Listener). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.9.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle HTTP Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle HTTP Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-2952 affects Oracle HTTP Server in Oracle Fusion Middleware. An unauthenticated attacker who can reach the server over HTTP could read some accessible data and modify some accessible data. The known affected version in the source bundle is 11.1.1.9.0.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item, with higher urgency for internet-facing Oracle HTTP Server 11.1.1.9.0 deployments. It enables unauthenticated remote data read and modification, but sources do not show active exploitation or full system compromise.

Technical view

The vulnerability is in Oracle HTTP Server Web Listener. CVSS 3.0 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity compromise, with no availability impact stated. No CWE or root-cause detail is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Oracle Fusion Middleware environments running Oracle HTTP Server 11.1.1.9.0. Risk increases where the HTTP listener is reachable from the internet or less trusted networks. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The issue is still operationally relevant because it is remotely reachable, unauthenticated, and easy to exploit per the CVSS vector, but available impact is limited to partial data read and modification.

Researcher notes

The record identifies Web Listener as the affected component but does not provide CWE, affected CPEs, exploit details, or a technical root cause. Analysis should stay tied to Oracle HTTP Server 11.1.1.9.0 unless additional vendor evidence expands scope.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Oracle's April 2020 Critical Patch Update guidance for the applicable Oracle HTTP Server fix.
  • Upgrade or patch affected Oracle HTTP Server 11.1.1.9.0 instances per Oracle guidance.
  • Limit HTTP listener exposure to trusted networks where business requirements allow.
  • Review access controls around data reachable through Oracle HTTP Server.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for superseding patch or mitigation instructions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Oracle HTTP Server instances and record exact installed versions.
  • Confirm whether any instance runs Oracle HTTP Server 11.1.1.9.0.
  • Map which HTTP listeners are internet-facing or reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Verify patch status against Oracle's April 2020 Critical Patch Update.
  • Review web listener logs for unusual unauthenticated access patterns.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N3.92.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-2952Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Oracle CorporationHTTP Server11.1.1.9.0Listed
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