CVE-2024-20930 is a vulnerability identified in Oracle Outside In Technology version 8.5.6, a component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that provides content access and export capabilities through various SDKs including Content Access SDK, Image Export SDK, PDF Export SDK, and HTML Export SDK. The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to exploit the system without requiring user interaction. The attacker can perform unauthorized operations such as reading, updating, inserting, or deleting certain data accessible through the Oracle Outside In Technology component. Additionally, the attacker can cause a partial denial of service (DoS), impacting the availability of the service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.3, indicating a medium severity level, with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. This means the attack can be launched remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), requires low privileges (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (C:L, I:L, A:L). The vulnerability is easily exploitable due to the low privileges required and the lack of user interaction, making it a significant risk for affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet, and no patches or mitigations were listed at the time of publication. The vulnerability affects only version 8.5.6 of the product, which is a specialized middleware component used in content processing and export scenarios.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-20930 can be substantial, especially for those relying on Oracle Fusion Middleware and specifically the Outside In Technology for content processing and document handling. Unauthorized read access could lead to leakage of sensitive or proprietary information, potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Unauthorized modification or deletion of data could disrupt business processes, corrupt data integrity, and cause operational issues. The partial denial of service could degrade service availability, impacting business continuity and user experience. Organizations in sectors such as finance, government, healthcare, and telecommunications, which often use Oracle middleware for document processing and content management, may face increased risk. The medium severity rating suggests that while the vulnerability is not critical, it still poses a meaningful threat that could be leveraged in targeted attacks or combined with other vulnerabilities to escalate impact. The lack of user interaction and ease of exploitation increase the urgency for mitigation. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive defense but should not lead to complacency.

1. Immediate assessment and inventory: Identify all instances of Oracle Outside In Technology 8.5.6 within the organization’s environment to understand exposure. 2. Patch management: Monitor Oracle’s official channels for patches or security updates addressing CVE-2024-20930 and apply them promptly once available. 3. Network segmentation: Restrict network access to Oracle Outside In Technology services to only trusted internal systems and users, minimizing exposure to external or untrusted networks. 4. Access control hardening: Review and tighten access privileges to ensure that only necessary accounts have low privilege network access to the affected component. 5. Web application firewall (WAF) and intrusion detection: Deploy or update WAF rules and IDS/IPS signatures to detect and block suspicious HTTP requests targeting Oracle Outside In Technology endpoints. 6. Monitoring and logging: Enhance logging around Oracle Outside In Technology usage and monitor for unusual activities such as unauthorized data access or modification attempts. 7. Incident response preparation: Develop and test incident response plans specific to potential exploitation scenarios of this vulnerability. 8. Vendor engagement: Engage with Oracle support for guidance and early access to fixes or workarounds. 9. Consider temporary mitigations such as disabling or isolating the vulnerable component if it is not critical to business operations until a patch is available.