CVE-2019-2405 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in the Security subcomponent of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, affecting versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57. This vulnerability, assigned CVE-2019-2405, poses a risk of takeover by a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2019-2405

This CVE entry pertains to a security vulnerability found in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products.

What is CVE-2019-2405?

The vulnerability in the Security subcomponent of PeopleTools allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools, potentially leading to a complete takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2405

CVSS Score: The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 7.5, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2405

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE-2019-2405 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability affects supported versions 8.55, 8.56, and 8.57 of PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Versions: 8.55, 8.56, 8.57

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-2405 requires immediate action and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate future vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for employees to enhance awareness.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely updates.