CVE-2017-10057 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Discussion Forum). The supported version that is affected is 9.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10057 resides within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component, specifically within the Discussion Forum subcomponent of PeopleSoft Products version 9.1.0. This represents a significant security weakness that demonstrates the persistent challenges organizations face when securing enterprise application frameworks. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage relatively simple attack vectors to compromise system integrity, particularly targeting the discussion forum functionality that serves as a communication hub for users within the PeopleSoft ecosystem.
The technical flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that requires low privilege attacker credentials and network access through HTTP protocols. This configuration creates a dangerous attack surface where malicious actors can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the PeopleSoft environment. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 reflects moderate severity but indicates substantial risk due to the potential for unauthorized data manipulation and access. The attack vector AV:N (network) combined with AC:L (low complexity) demonstrates that exploitation requires minimal technical skill while the PR:L (low privileges) requirement means that even standard users can potentially leverage this vulnerability. The UI:R (requires human interaction) component suggests that social engineering or user manipulation may be necessary to complete the attack, while the S:C (cascading impact) rating indicates that compromise of this component can affect additional products within the PeopleSoft suite.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate data compromise to encompass broader security implications for enterprise information systems. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can achieve unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations on sensitive data within the PRTL Interaction Hub, potentially altering critical business information or user communications. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized read access to specific data subsets, which could expose confidential business communications, user information, or proprietary content. This dual impact on both confidentiality and integrity creates a comprehensive threat to information security within organizations using PeopleSoft products. The vulnerability's potential to affect additional products through the S:C rating indicates that a successful attack on the discussion forum component could propagate security issues throughout the broader PeopleSoft enterprise environment, potentially compromising other interconnected systems.
Organizations must implement comprehensive mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability effectively. Immediate patch management should be prioritized to ensure all affected PeopleSoft 9.1.0 installations receive the appropriate security updates from Oracle. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit HTTP access to the PRTL Interaction Hub components, particularly restricting access to authorized personnel only. Additionally, organizations should implement monitoring solutions to detect anomalous access patterns or unauthorized data modifications within the discussion forum functionality. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and may facilitate techniques described in the ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and credential access tactics. Regular security assessments and user awareness training should be conducted to reduce the risk of successful social engineering attacks that may be required to complete exploitation. Implementation of robust logging and audit capabilities will provide essential forensic data for investigating potential security incidents and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for data protection and access control.