CVE-2020-2518
CVE-2020-2518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Vulnerability in the Java VM 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 low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java VM. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-2518?
- Vulnerability in the Java VM 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 low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java VM. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
- How severe is CVE-2020-2518?
- CVE-2020-2518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-2518 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-2518?
- CVE-2020-2518 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-2020-2518?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-2518 published?
- CVE-2020-2518 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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