CVE-2020-14558 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14558

This CVE involves a security flaw in Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, potentially compromising data.

What is CVE-2020-14558?

The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthenticated attackers to access and compromise sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14558

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.
Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized access to specific PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14558

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Portal).
Supported affected versions: 8.56, 8.57, and 8.58.
CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.56, 8.57, 8.58

Exploitation Mechanism

Easily exploitable vulnerability via HTTP
Allows unauthorized access to PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14558 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 vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle.