CVE-2019-2416 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle PeopleSoft Products have a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, affecting versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57.

Understanding CVE-2019-2416

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.

What is CVE-2019-2416?

The vulnerability exists in the Application Server subcomponent of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. It can be exploited by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, potentially leading to a takeover of the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2416

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.8
Impacts: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2416

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools via HTTP access, potentially resulting in a complete takeover.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.55, 8.56, 8.57

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with network access through HTTP, enabling them to compromise the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2416 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate users and administrators about security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.
Regularly update and patch PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools to mitigate vulnerabilities.