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5.5

PeopleTools lets logged-in users see or alter data

CVE-2012-0538 · published 14 years ago
Summary

In Oracle PeopleSoft versions 8.50, 8.51, and 8.52, a weakness in the PeopleTools component could let someone with a valid login view or change information through the search function. This can compromise the privacy and accuracy of your business data. Apply any available patches from Oracle and review user access rights promptly.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle peoplesoft_products 8.50
8.51
8.52
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_products:8.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Products 8.50, 8.51, and 8.52 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integ...
Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component in Oracle PeopleSoft Products 8.50, 8.51, and 8.52 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Search.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published3 May 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-0538 · NVD
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