CVE-2019-2951 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources version 9.2 is vulnerable to unauthorized data access through a specific component.

Understanding CVE-2019-2951

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft's PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources product, affecting version 9.2.

What is CVE-2019-2951?

The vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise the PeopleSoft system, leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2951

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized read access to a subset of data within PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources.
The Confidentiality impact is rated with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 4.3.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2951

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the US Federal Specific component of PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources version 9.2 allows attackers to exploit the system via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the PeopleSoft system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2019-2951 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle.