CVE-2018-2605 : What You Need to Know

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56 are vulnerable due to an issue in the Integration Broker subcomponent.

Understanding CVE-2018-2605

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Products' PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, affecting versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56.

What is CVE-2018-2605?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or control.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2605

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.5 (Confidentiality impact)
Attack Vector: Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity: Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required: Low (PR:L)
User Interaction: None (UI:N)
Scope: Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality: High (C:H)
Integrity: None (I:N)
Availability: None (A:N)

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2605

The vulnerability lies in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, specifically in the Integration Broker subcomponent.

Vulnerability Description

Low-privileged attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools through network access via HTTP.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by Oracle.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity. Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Implement network segmentation and access controls.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on security best practices.
Stay informed about security advisories and updates.

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability.