CVE-2014-0392 in PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS component in Oracle PeopleSoft Products 9.1 and 9.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Security.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-0392 resides within the PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS component of Oracle PeopleSoft products, affecting versions 9.1 and 9.2. This security flaw represents a significant concern for organizations relying on PeopleSoft for their human resources management operations. The vulnerability is classified as an unspecified weakness that falls under the broader category of security-related issues, indicating that while the specific technical mechanism remains undisclosed, the impact on information confidentiality is substantial. The affected component is part of Oracle's comprehensive suite of enterprise applications designed to manage human resources processes including employee data, payroll, benefits, and other sensitive personnel information.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to compromise the confidentiality of data within the PeopleSoft environment. This means that an attacker who has gained legitimate credentials to access the system can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive employee information. The unspecified vectors suggest that the attack methodology could involve various approaches such as privilege escalation, data manipulation, or information disclosure techniques that leverage the authentication state of legitimate users. From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability represents a critical weakness in the access control mechanisms of the PeopleSoft platform, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security controls that should normally protect sensitive human resources data.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-0392 extends beyond simple data theft, as it directly affects the integrity and confidentiality of human resources information that organizations consider highly sensitive. This includes personal employee data, salary information, performance reviews, and other confidential personnel records that are subject to various data protection regulations and compliance requirements. The vulnerability's ability to affect confidentiality means that attackers can potentially access, modify, or exfiltrate sensitive employee information without detection, creating significant risks for organizations that must maintain strict data governance policies. The remote nature of the attack vector increases the severity as it allows exploitation from outside the organization's network perimeter, potentially enabling attackers to compromise systems without requiring physical access or direct network penetration.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including comprehensive security assessments of their PeopleSoft environments, verification of access controls, and review of authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a potential pathway for attackers to move laterally within the network or escalate privileges. Security teams should also consider implementing network segmentation, monitoring for unusual access patterns, and ensuring that all users maintain the principle of least privilege. The ATT&CK framework would classify this vulnerability under privilege escalation or credential access techniques, as attackers could leverage authenticated sessions to gain unauthorized access to confidential information. Organizations should also ensure timely patch deployment from Oracle, conduct regular vulnerability assessments, and maintain comprehensive incident response procedures to address potential exploitation attempts.