CVE-2020-14898

CVE-2020-14898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 Application Express Packaged Apps component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 20.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Valid User Account privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14898?
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 20.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Valid User Account privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2020-14898?
CVE-2020-14898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-14898 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14898?
CVE-2020-14898 affects Oracle Application Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14898?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-14898 published?
CVE-2020-14898 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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