CVE-2018-2919 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A vulnerability in the Unified Navigation subcomponent of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component, affects versions 8.55 and 8.56.

Understanding CVE-2018-2919

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Products that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

What is CVE-2018-2919?

The vulnerability in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools allows unauthorized access to data and can impact the confidentiality and integrity of the system. Successful attacks require human interaction beyond the initial attacker.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2919

Unauthorized modification, insertion, or deletion of accessible data in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Unauthorized reading of a subset of accessible data
CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.1 with impacts on confidentiality and integrity

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2919

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 8.55, 8.56

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker with network access via HTTP
Involvement of a person other than the attacker for successful attacks
Impact on additional products beyond PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2919 is crucial for maintaining security.

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 software to address vulnerabilities
Conduct security training for employees to prevent social engineering attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle
Implement patches promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation