How severe is CVE-2020-2517?

CVE-2020-2517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-2517 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2517?

CVE-2020-2517 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2517?

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

When was CVE-2020-2517 published?

CVE-2020-2517 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2517

CVE-2020-2517 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2020-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Database Gateway for ODBC component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Procedure, Create Database Link privilege with network access via OracleNet to compromise Database Gateway for ODBC. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Database Gateway for ODBC accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Database Gateway for ODBC. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2517?: Vulnerability in the Database Gateway for ODBC component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Procedure, Create Database Link privilege with network access via OracleNet to compromise Database Gateway for ODBC. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Database Gateway for ODBC accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Database Gateway for ODBC. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L).
How severe is CVE-2020-2517?: CVE-2020-2517 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-2517 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2517?: CVE-2020-2517 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2517?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2517 published?: CVE-2020-2517 was published on 2020-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:18c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:19c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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