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CVE-2018-2593: Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools can be taken over via web

CVE-2018-2593 · published 8 years ago

Summary

Versions 8.54, 8.55 and 8.56 of PeopleSoft PeopleTools can be accessed over the internet without a login, allowing an attacker to gain control of the system after a user clicks a malicious link. This could let the attacker view, change, or disrupt your business data. Apply the latest security updates from Oracle and limit network access to the application to trusted users only.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
oracle	peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools	8.54 8.55 8.56 `cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.54:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: PIA Core Technology). Supported versions that are affected are 8.54, 8.55 and 8.56. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102581 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040204 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit
Gives an attacker full control

Severity

8.8 High

Exploitation

2% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published18 Jan 2018

Updated3 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2018-2593 · NVD

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