CVE-2020-14805

CVE-2020-14805 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle E-business Suite Secure Enterprise Search with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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 E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Search Integration Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14805?
Vulnerability in the Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Search Integration Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle E-Business Suite Secure Enterprise Search accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2020-14805?
CVE-2020-14805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14805 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14805?
CVE-2020-14805 primarily affects Oracle E-business Suite Secure Enterprise Search. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14805?
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-2020-14805 published?
CVE-2020-14805 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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