The POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption) vulnerability affects SSL 3.0 and allows attackers to decrypt secure HTTPS data via man-in-the-middle attacks. The flaw arises during protocol downgrades from TLS to SSL 3.0, enabling exploitation of padding in cipher blocks. POODLE compromises confidentiality and integrity, putting sensitive corporate data at risk. Affected systems include those using SSL 3.0 for secure transmissions. The recommended workaround is disabling SSL 3.0 and enforcing TLS 1.1 or higher. Happiest Minds provides mitigation best practices and emphasizes the urgency of upgrading to secure protocols.

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