CVE-2018-2878 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-2878 affecting Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components version 9.2. Find out the impact, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components version 9.2 has a vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker via HTTP.
Understanding CVE-2018-2878
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.
What is CVE-2018-2878?
The vulnerability in the Notepad subcomponent of PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2878
- An unauthenticated attacker can compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components via HTTP
- Requires human interaction for successful attacks
- Potential impact on other products
- Unauthorized data manipulation and read access
- CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2878
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Easily exploitable vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components
- Allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Shared Components
- Vendor: Oracle Corporation
- Affected Version: 9.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP
- Requires human interaction for successful attacks
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-2878.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor-supplied patches
- Monitor for any unauthorized access
- Restrict network access to vulnerable components
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Conduct security assessments and audits
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for security updates from Oracle
- Apply patches promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities