CVE-2020-14756
CriticalExploitedEasily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP, T3 to compromise Oracle Coherence.
Published Jan 20, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-14756 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Coherence (Oracle), Utilities Framework (Oracle).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 20, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Utilities Framework <=4.3.0.6.0, Utilities Framework 4.3.0.6.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Coherence product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core Components). Supported versions that are affected are 3.7.1.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.1.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via IIOP, T3 to compromise Oracle Coherence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Coherence. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 20, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CoherenceOracle | 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 3.7.1.0 | n/a |
| Utilities FrameworkOracle | 4.2.0.2.0, 4.2.0.3.0, 4.4.0.0.0, 4.4.0.2.0, 4.4.0.3.0, >= 4.2.0.2.0 | 4.3.0.6.0 |
Patched Releases
Utilities Framework
<=4.3.0.6.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 20, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 20, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the Oracle Coherence product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core Components).
Affected: Coherence (Oracle) versions 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0, 3.7.1.0; Utilities Framework (Oracle) versions 4.2.0.2.0, 4.2.0.3.0, 4.4.0.0.0, 4.4.0.2.0, 4.4.0.3.0, >= 4.2.0.2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 20, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Utilities Framework <=4.3.0.6.0, Utilities Framework 4.3.0.6.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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