CVE-2020-14592 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized access and data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-14592

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft, impacting versions 8.56, 8.57, and 8.58.

What is CVE-2020-14592?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks may lead to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14592

Confidentiality and integrity impacts with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1
Unauthorized access to PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools data
Potential impact on additional products

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14592

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Rich Text Editor component of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized access and manipulation of data.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.56, 8.57, and 8.58

Exploitation Mechanism

Low attack complexity
Network-based attack vector
Requires user interaction
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-14592 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation
Educate users on social engineering tactics

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure
Conduct regular security assessments

Patching and Updates

Refer to Oracle's security advisory for specific patch details