CVE-2020-14864
HighExploitedPublic exploitEasily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.
Published Oct 21, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-14864 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Business Intelligence (Oracle), Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 18, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are 5.5.0.0.0, 12.2.1.3.0 and 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 18, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Business IntelligenceOracle | 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, 5.5.0.0.0 | n/a |
| Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | >= 5.5.0.0.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 21, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 18, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 18, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 18, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 18, 2022
Last updated
Jan 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159748/Oracle-Business-Intelligence-Enterprise-Edition-5.5.0.0.0-12.2.1.3.0-12.2.1.4.0-LFI.html
- advisoryhttps://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Installation).
Affected: Business Intelligence (Oracle) versions 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0, 5.5.0.0.0; Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition versions >= 5.5.0.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 18, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Jan 18, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 18, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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