CVE-2020-2791: Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console)

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-2791 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting knowledge. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console). Supported versions that are affected are 8.6.0-8.6.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Knowledge. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Knowledge. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts)

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-15 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle knowledge UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.6.0 and <= 8.6.2

Fixed in: newer than 8.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy knowledge || rpm -q knowledge || knowledge --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade knowledge

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade knowledge

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison knowledge sudo apt install knowledge=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold knowledge

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list knowledge sudo dnf downgrade knowledge-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add knowledge

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-2791?

knowledge: upgrade to newer than 8.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-2791 being exploited?

CVE-2020-2791 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-2791 affect?

CVE-2020-2791 affects knowledge. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge product of Oracle Knowledge (component: Information Manager Console). Supported versions that are affected are 8.6.0-8.6.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network

How urgent is CVE-2020-2791?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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