CVE-2020-2606: Medium severity Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2020

Updated

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: PIA Core Technology). Supported versions that are affected are 8.56 and 8.57. 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 and while the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

2 affected components

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.56

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.57

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools (PIA Core Technology) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.56
Upgrade
Upgrade Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools (PIA Core Technology) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.57

Event History

Jan 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:34 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:34 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2606?

CVE-2020-2606 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2606?

To fix CVE-2020-2606, upgrade your PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools to version 8.58 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-2606?

CVE-2020-2606 affects users of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.56 and 8.57.

Can CVE-2020-2606 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-2606 can be easily exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

What impact does CVE-2020-2606 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2020-2606 includes the potential compromise of sensitive data within the PeopleSoft Enterprise application.