How severe is CVE-2020-14655?

CVE-2020-14655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-14655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14655?

CVE-2020-14655 primarily affects Oracle Security Service. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14655?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-14655 published?

CVE-2020-14655 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14655

CVE-2020-14655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Security Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Security Service
Published: 2020-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Security Service product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: SSL API). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Security Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Security Service accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Security Service accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14655?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Security Service product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: SSL API). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Security Service. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Security Service accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Security Service accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2020-14655?: CVE-2020-14655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14655?: CVE-2020-14655 primarily affects Oracle Security Service. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14655 published?: CVE-2020-14655 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service:11.1.1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service:12.2.1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:security_service:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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