CVE-2020-14736

CVE-2020-14736 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the Database Vault component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2 and 12.2.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Public Synonym privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Database Vault. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Database Vault accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Database Vault accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14736?
Vulnerability in the Database Vault component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2 and 12.2.0.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Public Synonym privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Database Vault. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Database Vault accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Database Vault accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2020-14736?
CVE-2020-14736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14736 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14736?
CVE-2020-14736 primarily affects Oracle Database Vault. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14736?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14736 published?
CVE-2020-14736 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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