CVE-2019-2493 : Security Advisory and Response

An issue has been discovered in the Frameworks component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in the PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community subcomponent. This vulnerability affects versions 9.0 and 9.2 of the software. Although challenging to exploit, it could potentially be leveraged by an unauthorized individual with network access through HTTP to compromise the PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community application. Successful exploitation requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker, impacting data integrity.

Understanding CVE-2019-2493

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.

What is CVE-2019-2493?

Vulnerability in the Frameworks component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products
Affects versions 9.0 and 9.2 of PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community
Requires network access via HTTP for exploitation
Involves unauthorized access to and potential manipulation of data

The Impact of CVE-2019-2493

Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized modifications, additions, or deletions of accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community
Assigned a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 3.1, specifically impacting data integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2493

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Difficulty in exploiting the vulnerability
Allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community
Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community versions 9.0 and 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individual with network access through HTTP
Involves compromising the PeopleSoft Enterprise CS Campus Community application

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-2493, follow these mitigation and prevention strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access
Apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices
Keep software and systems up to date with the latest patches

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities