CVE-2019-2586 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57 are affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2019-2586

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, impacting versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57.

What is CVE-2019-2586?

The vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically the RemoteCall subcomponent, allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2586

The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.3 with confidentiality impacts.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized reading of accessible data within PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2586

This section provides technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools.
Allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2586 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly.
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.

Patching and Updates

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