CVE-2017-10100 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: HTML Area). 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-2017-10100 resides within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component, specifically affecting the HTML Area subcomponent in version 9.1.0. This represents a critical security weakness that exposes organizations to unauthorized access and data manipulation risks. The vulnerability operates within the PeopleSoft ecosystem, which serves as a comprehensive enterprise application platform for business processes including human resources, financials, and supply chain management. The affected component functions as an interaction hub that manages user interface elements and data presentation within the PeopleSoft environment, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise enterprise data integrity and confidentiality.
The technical flaw manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that requires no authentication credentials for exploitation, allowing network-based attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. According to the CVSS 3.0 scoring system, this vulnerability carries a base score of 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level with specific impacts to both confidentiality and integrity. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP protocols, making it accessible through standard web-based exploitation techniques. The vulnerability's classification as requiring human interaction (UI:R) suggests that while the initial exploitation may be automated, successful compromise often necessitates user involvement such as clicking on malicious links or visiting compromised web pages. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the CWE-79 category related to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, where malicious scripts can be injected into web applications and executed in the context of other users' sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate PeopleSoft Interaction Hub component to potentially affect additional products within the PeopleSoft ecosystem. This cascading effect demonstrates the interconnected nature of enterprise applications where a single vulnerability can compromise multiple systems. Successful exploitation grants attackers unauthorized capabilities to update, insert, or delete data within the affected system, while also enabling unauthorized read access to sensitive information. The confidentiality impact is rated as low (C:L) but significant when considering the potential for data exposure across the enterprise applications. The integrity impact is similarly rated low but represents a serious threat to data consistency and reliability. The vulnerability's potential to cause unauthorized access to sensitive enterprise data makes it particularly concerning for organizations handling confidential business information, employee records, financial data, and proprietary business processes.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies focusing on network-level protections and access controls. The primary recommendation involves implementing robust web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and block malicious HTTP traffic targeting the affected PeopleSoft components. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit access to PeopleSoft applications and reduce the potential attack surface. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses within the enterprise application stack. The implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms can help prevent malicious script injection attempts that exploit this vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should ensure that all PeopleSoft applications are updated to the latest supported versions that contain patches addressing this specific vulnerability. According to ATT&CK framework methodology, this vulnerability would be categorized under T1212 Exploitation for Credential Access, as it provides attackers with unauthorized access to enterprise data that could potentially be leveraged for further system compromise. The vulnerability also aligns with T1071.001 Application Layer Protocol HTTP, as exploitation requires HTTP protocol manipulation and network-based access. Regular patch management processes should be established to ensure timely deployment of security updates and minimize exposure windows to similar vulnerabilities in the future.