CVE-2017-10027 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the Fluid Homepage & Navigation subcomponent of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component can lead to unauthorized data access and compromise.

Understanding CVE-2017-10027

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, impacting versions 8.54 and 8.55.

What is CVE-2017-10027?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. It requires human interaction and can significantly impact various products.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10027

Unauthorized access to and manipulation of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data
Potential unauthorized data read access
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4 with confidentiality and integrity impacts

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10027

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Fluid Homepage & Navigation subcomponent of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized data access and compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.54 and 8.55

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction
Potential significant impact on various products

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-10027 with these strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data manipulation
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Implement network segmentation to limit the attack surface
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available