CVE-2017-10020 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, affecting versions 8.54 and 8.55.

Understanding CVE-2017-10020

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, impacting versions 8.54 and 8.55.

What is CVE-2017-10020?

The vulnerability affects the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, particularly the Updates Change Assistant subcomponent.
It allows a low privileged attacker who has logged into the infrastructure to compromise the system.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10020

The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 4.7, with a specific impact on confidentiality.
The CVSS Vector is (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10020

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.
Successful attacks can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.54, 8.55

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs to have logged into the infrastructure where PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools is executed to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor vendor security advisories for patches.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access.
Regularly review and update access controls.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for employees.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.