CVE-2020-2899 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Purchasing version 9.2 allows a high privileged attacker to compromise the system via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2020-2899

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Purchasing product of Oracle PeopleSoft, impacting version 9.2.

What is CVE-2020-2899?

The vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Purchasing. Successful attacks may impact additional products, leading to unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2899

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 4.8 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality and Integrity impacts are low
Successful attacks can result in unauthorized data access and manipulation

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2899

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Purchasing version 9.2 allows unauthorized data access and manipulation by a high privileged attacker via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise SCM Purchasing
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2020-2899 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users on recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Oracle
Regularly check for patches and apply them to the affected systems