How severe is CVE-2020-2978?

CVE-2020-2978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2978 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-2020-2978?

CVE-2020-2978 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2978?

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

When was CVE-2020-2978 published?

CVE-2020-2978 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2978

CVE-2020-2978 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database
Published: 2020-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA role account privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2978?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA role account privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2020-2978?: CVE-2020-2978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2978 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-2020-2978?: CVE-2020-2978 primarily affects Oracle Database. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2978?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2978 published?: CVE-2020-2978 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:18c:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database:19d:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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