CVE-2020-2859: High severity oracle peopletools vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020

Updated

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: nVision). Supported versions that are affected are 8.56, 8.57 and 8.58. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.56

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.57

Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.58

Event History

Apr 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:29 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:29 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2859?

CVE-2020-2859 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2859?

To fix CVE-2020-2859, apply the latest patches and updates provided by Oracle for PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-2859?

CVE-2020-2859 affects users of Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools versions 8.56, 8.57, and 8.58.

What kind of attackers can exploit CVE-2020-2859?

CVE-2020-2859 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers with network access through HTTP.

What component of Oracle PeopleSoft is impacted by CVE-2020-2859?

CVE-2020-2859 specifically impacts the nVision component of the Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools product.