CVE-2019-2490 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Panel Processor component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in the PeopleTools component of PeopleSoft Enterprise versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57. This CVE affects the integrity of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

Understanding CVE-2019-2490

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation.

What is CVE-2019-2490?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful exploitation may require human interaction and can impact additional products.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2490

Successful attacks could result in unauthorized data manipulation within PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, such as unauthorized updates, inserts, or deletes.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 4.7, with integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2490

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially leading to data manipulation.

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 an unauthenticated attacker with network access through HTTP, requiring human interaction for successful attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2490 is crucial for maintaining data integrity and security.

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

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

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