CVE-2020-14855 Auth bypass in Universal Work Queue

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Oct 2020 Updated 26 Sep 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can take over Oracle Universal Work Queue via HTTP, leading to full system compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-14855?

CVE-2020-14855 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Universal Work Queue, published on 21 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Universal Work Queue product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Work Provider Administration). The supported version that is affected is 12.1.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Universal Work Queue. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Universal Work Queue. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14855?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Universal Work Queue.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14855?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14855 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-2020-14855 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14855 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w32j-frr3-h6w4.