CVE-2020-14778 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Core version 9.2 allows unauthorized access and potential data compromise.

Understanding CVE-2020-14778

This CVE involves a security flaw in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Core product of Oracle PeopleSoft, impacting version 9.2.

What is CVE-2020-14778?

The vulnerability enables a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Core. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access and partial denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2020-14778

Attackers can gain unauthorized access to and manipulate PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Core data
Potential partial denial of service affecting system availability
CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.3 indicates medium severity with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-14778

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

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Core, leading to unauthorized data access and potential denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Global Payroll Core
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 9.2

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-14778 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Educate users on security best practices

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address this vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them to ensure system security