CVE-2019-2591 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A security flaw has been identified in the Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS component, specifically in the Candidate Gateway subcomponent. This vulnerability affects version 9.2 of the software and can be exploited by an unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP.

Understanding CVE-2019-2591

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, particularly in the Candidate Gateway subcomponent.

What is CVE-2019-2591?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker, potentially impacting additional products. Unauthorized manipulation of data within PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS is possible, including unauthorized access to certain data.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2591

The vulnerability has a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) 3.0 base score of 6.1, indicating potential impacts on confidentiality and integrity.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data manipulation within PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2591

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Easily exploitable
CVSS Base Score: 6.1
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Candidate Gateway
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP
Requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker
Potential impact on additional products

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-2591 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms.
Educate users about safe browsing practices and social engineering threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Oracle.
Regularly update and patch all software and systems to prevent vulnerabilities.