CVE-2020-14705 Auth bypass in GoldenGate

Critical 9.6 Published 15 Jul 2020 Updated 26 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers on the local network can take over Oracle GoldenGate, leading to full system compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-14705?

CVE-2020-14705 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Corporation GoldenGate, published on 15 Jul 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle GoldenGate product of Oracle GoldenGate (component: Process Management). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 19.1.0.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the Oracle GoldenGate executes to compromise Oracle GoldenGate. While the vulnerability is in Oracle GoldenGate, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle GoldenGate. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14705?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Goldengate.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14705?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-14705 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14705 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qx8g-5v5g-5jwf.