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CVE-2020-14701

10.0 CRITICAL
Remote Code Execution Authentication Bypass

📋 TL;DR

This critical vulnerability in Oracle SD-WAN Aware 8.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely compromise the system via HTTP. Attackers can achieve complete takeover of the SD-WAN Aware component, potentially impacting connected systems. Organizations using Oracle SD-WAN Aware 8.2 are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Oracle SD-WAN Aware
Versions: 8.2
Operating Systems: Not specified
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Vulnerability affects the User Interface component. While the vulnerability is in Oracle SD-WAN Aware, attacks may significantly impact additional connected products.

📦 What is this software?

Sd Wan Aware by Oracle

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete compromise of Oracle SD-WAN Aware leading to full control over the system, potential lateral movement to connected networks, and compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

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Likely Case

Remote attackers exploiting this vulnerability to gain administrative access to Oracle SD-WAN Aware, potentially disrupting SD-WAN operations and accessing sensitive network configuration data.

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If Mitigated

If properly segmented and behind strong network controls, impact limited to the SD-WAN Aware component with minimal lateral movement potential.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

CVSS 10.0 indicates trivial exploitation by unauthenticated attackers via network access. No public exploit code identified in references.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Not specified in provided references

Vendor Advisory: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Review Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory for July 2020. 2. Apply the security patch for Oracle SD-WAN Aware. 3. Restart affected services. 4. Verify patch application.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Segmentation

linux

Restrict network access to Oracle SD-WAN Aware interface to trusted IP addresses only

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -s trusted_ip_range -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s trusted_ip_range -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP

Access Control

all

Implement network-level authentication or web application firewall rules to block unauthenticated HTTP requests

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Immediately isolate Oracle SD-WAN Aware from internet and untrusted networks
  • Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for suspicious HTTP traffic to the SD-WAN Aware interface

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if running Oracle SD-WAN Aware version 8.2. Review system logs for unauthorized HTTP access attempts.

Check Version:

Check Oracle SD-WAN Aware administration interface or consult Oracle documentation for version checking commands specific to the deployment.

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify patch application through Oracle patch management tools. Confirm version is updated beyond 8.2. Test that unauthenticated HTTP requests no longer provide access.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unauthenticated HTTP requests to Oracle SD-WAN Aware UI
  • Unusual administrative access patterns
  • Failed authentication attempts followed by successful access

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP traffic to Oracle SD-WAN Aware from unexpected sources
  • Unusual outbound connections from SD-WAN Aware system

SIEM Query:

source="oracle-sdwan-aware" AND (http_method="POST" OR http_method="GET") AND user="-" AND response_code=200

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2020-14701
CVSS v3 Score: 10.0 (CRITICAL)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: July 15, 2020
Last Updated: November 21, 2024

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