CVE-2017-10070 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Maintenance Folders). The supported version that is affected is 9.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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-2017-10070 resides within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component, specifically within the Maintenance Folders subcomponent of PeopleSoft Products version 9.1.0. This represents a critical security weakness that exposes organizations to unauthorized access and data manipulation risks. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and affects the web-based interaction hub that facilitates various PeopleSoft processes and user interactions. The affected system architecture includes the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub which serves as a central point for managing user interactions and data processing within the PeopleSoft ecosystem. This particular vulnerability demonstrates how interconnected enterprise applications can create cascading security risks when proper access controls are not implemented.
The technical flaw manifests through an insufficient authentication mechanism that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system via HTTP network connections. This vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems. The attack requires minimal complexity with low access complexity and no prior privileges needed, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with exposed web services. The vulnerability operates through a network-based attack vector where an attacker can directly connect to the PeopleSoft application without requiring valid credentials. The system's failure to properly validate user authentication status creates an exploitable condition that enables unauthorized access to sensitive data processing functions. This weakness represents a fundamental breakdown in the principle of least privilege, where the system does not adequately verify user identities before granting access to administrative functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate PeopleSoft component to potentially affect other integrated systems within the organization's PeopleSoft ecosystem. Successful exploitation allows attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, and delete operations against data accessible through the Interaction Hub, while also enabling read access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.0 score of 6.1 reflects the moderate severity of the compromise, with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as low but significant. The vulnerability's potential to affect additional products demonstrates how interconnected enterprise applications can create extended attack surfaces where compromise of one system can lead to broader organizational impact. This cascading effect aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which describes valid accounts usage for persistence and privilege escalation. The human interaction requirement suggests that while the technical exploitation is straightforward, social engineering or targeted attacks may be needed to trigger the vulnerability through legitimate user interactions.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to PeopleSoft services, implementing robust authentication mechanisms, and applying Oracle's security patches as soon as they become available. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining current security configurations and proper access control implementations. Security monitoring should focus on unusual access patterns and unauthorized data modifications within PeopleSoft systems. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar authentication weaknesses across the enterprise application portfolio. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing of patched systems to ensure that the vulnerability is fully resolved without introducing new issues. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing additional security controls such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide layered protection against similar vulnerabilities. This case underscores the critical need for continuous security monitoring and prompt patch management in enterprise environments where multiple interconnected applications exist.