CVE-2018-2654 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability has been identified in the Company Dir / Org Chart Viewer subcomponent of Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources, affecting version 9.2.

Understanding CVE-2018-2654

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources component, allowing unauthorized attackers to compromise the system.

What is CVE-2018-2654?

The vulnerability in the Company Dir / Org Chart Viewer subcomponent of PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources enables attackers to exploit the system via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2654

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to and manipulation of data within PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources.
The vulnerability has a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 Base Score of 6.1, affecting confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2654

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources, potentially impacting additional products.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2654 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict network access to critical systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance system security.