CVE-2017-10215 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: EPPCM_DEFN_CATG). 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 CVE-2017-10215 vulnerability resides within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub, specifically in the EPPCM_DEFN_CATG subcomponent, affecting version 9.1.0. This represents a critical security flaw that demonstrates the inherent risks present in enterprise application frameworks where multiple interconnected components can create cascading security implications. The vulnerability operates within the broader context of PeopleSoft's interaction hub architecture, which serves as a central communication point for various enterprise processes and data exchanges.
This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within the affected component, allowing attackers to manipulate HTTP requests to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functions. The flaw manifests when the system fails to properly sanitize user inputs before processing them within the interaction hub framework. The vulnerability is classified as easily exploitable due to its accessibility over unauthenticated network connections, meaning that attackers can leverage this weakness without requiring prior authentication credentials or privileged access to the system. The attack vector specifically targets HTTP communication channels, making it particularly dangerous in environments where PeopleSoft applications are exposed to external networks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate component affected, as demonstrated by the CVSS score of 6.1 and the broader scope classification of S:C indicating potential impact to additional products. Successful exploitation enables attackers to perform unauthorized data modifications including updates, inserts, and deletes against specific data sets within the interaction hub. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized read access to subsets of accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive business information, user credentials, or operational data. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker indicates that while the initial exploitation may be automated, social engineering or targeted user engagement may be necessary to complete the attack chain.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should consider implementing network segmentation to limit exposure of PeopleSoft components to untrusted networks, while also deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious HTTP traffic. The CVSS scoring reflects the medium severity risk with low attack complexity and no privilege requirements, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation. Security teams should prioritize patch management procedures to address the vulnerability through Oracle's official security updates, while also conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potential weaknesses in the PeopleSoft ecosystem that could be exploited in similar manners. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-20 standards for improper input validation and demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining robust security controls in enterprise application environments where multiple interconnected systems can amplify the impact of individual security flaws.