CVE-2020-2978

Name: CVE-2020-2978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-15T18:15:38.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.1/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2978 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA role account privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database	12.1.0.2
Oracle	Database	12.2.0.1
Oracle	Database	18c
Oracle	Database	19d

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172183/Oracle-RMAN-Missing-Auditing.html
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2020/12/01/cve-2020-2978-rman-audit-table-point-in-time-recovery-not-logged/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172183/Oracle-RMAN-Missing-Auditing.html
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2020/12/01/cve-2020-2978-rman-audit-table-point-in-time-recovery-not-logged/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2978?

How severe is CVE-2020-2978?

CVE-2020-2978 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2978?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST