CVE-2017-10280 : What You Need to Know

A security issue has been found in Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, related to the Test Framework. This vulnerability affects versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56, allowing unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2017-10280

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Products, impacting versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56 of the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component.

What is CVE-2017-10280?

The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10280

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 6.5 (Confidentiality impact).
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10280

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.

Affected Systems and Versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56.

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-10280.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees on identifying and reporting potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

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