CVE-2020-14705

CVE-2020-14705 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Goldengate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14705?
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).
How severe is CVE-2020-14705?
CVE-2020-14705 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14705 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14705?
CVE-2020-14705 affects Oracle Goldengate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14705?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-14705 published?
CVE-2020-14705 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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