CVE-2020-14612 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS Time and Labor component allows unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2020-14612

This CVE involves a security flaw in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS product of Oracle PeopleSoft, specifically affecting version 9.2.

What is CVE-2020-14612?

The vulnerability permits a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14612

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.4 (Medium severity) with confidentiality and integrity impacts.
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data access and modification within PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14612

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Time and Labor
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-14612, follow these mitigation strategies:

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 to recognize and report potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security alerts and updates from Oracle.