CVE-2018-2695 : What You Need to Know

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56 are affected by a vulnerability in the Query subcomponent, allowing unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2018-2695

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

What is CVE-2018-2695?

The vulnerability in the Query subcomponent of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or complete control over the software.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2695

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data or complete control over all accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. It has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5, with a focus on confidentiality impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2695

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.54, 8.55, 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, enabling unauthorized access to critical data or complete control over all accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2018-2695 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Apply patches and updates as soon as they are available to mitigate the risk of exploitation.