CVE-2018-3068 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Compensation subcomponent of Oracle PeopleSoft Products' PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources component, affecting version 9.2.

Understanding CVE-2018-3068

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Products' PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources component, impacting version 9.2.

What is CVE-2018-3068?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources.
Successful attacks require human interaction from someone other than the attacker.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data access and updates.

The Impact of CVE-2018-3068

Unauthorized access to and modification of data in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources.
Potential impact on other products due to the nature of the vulnerability.
CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 with impacts on confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-3068

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Compensation subcomponent of Oracle PeopleSoft Products' PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources.
Allows unauthorized access and modification of data.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources version 9.2 is affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-3068.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and reporting potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to apply updates promptly.