How severe is CVE-2024-20979?

CVE-2024-20979 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-2024-20979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20979?

CVE-2024-20979 primarily affects Oracle Bi Publisher. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20979?

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

Does CVE-2024-20979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18693.

When was CVE-2024-20979 published?

CVE-2024-20979 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20979

CVE-2024-20979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Bi Publisher 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18693
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Oracle Bi Publisher
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: Web Server). Supported versions that are affected are 6.4.0.0.0, 7.0.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle BI Publisher, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle BI Publisher accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle BI Publisher 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-2024-20979?: Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: Web Server). Supported versions that are affected are 6.4.0.0.0, 7.0.0.0.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle BI Publisher, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle BI Publisher accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle BI Publisher 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-2024-20979?: CVE-2024-20979 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-2024-20979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20979?: CVE-2024-20979 primarily affects Oracle Bi Publisher. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18693.
When was CVE-2024-20979 published?: CVE-2024-20979 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:bi_publisher:6.4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:bi_publisher:7.0.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:bi_publisher:12.2.1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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