CVE-2018-2752 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been found in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, affecting version 9.2.

Understanding CVE-2018-2752

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in the Security subcomponent.

What is CVE-2018-2752?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM. Successful attacks require human interaction from a third party, not the attacker, and can impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2752

Unauthorized access, modification, or removal of data in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM
Unauthorized retrieval of accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 5.4, affecting confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2752

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM allows unauthorized access to data and can lead to data compromise.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP
Involvement of a third party for successful attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2752 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training for employees
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly update and patch PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM systems