CVE-2017-10247 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 CVE-2017-10247 vulnerability 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 flaw that demonstrates the complex interdependencies within enterprise software ecosystems where a single vulnerability can cascade across multiple systems. The vulnerability operates within the PeopleSoft platform that serves as a foundational enterprise resource planning solution, making its exploitation particularly concerning for large organizations that rely heavily on these integrated business applications. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP protocol, indicating that the flaw exists in the web-facing interface of the system, which provides attackers with an accessible entry point through standard web protocols.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the HTML Area processing functionality of PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub. This weakness allows malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary code through specially crafted HTTP requests that target the HTML rendering capabilities of the application. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack requires minimal technical skill or resources to execute successfully, while the requirement for human interaction suggests that social engineering or user-specific actions may be needed to trigger the malicious payload. The flaw's impact extends beyond the immediate component, as evidenced by the CVSS vector indicating a change in scope that allows attackers to compromise additional products within the enterprise ecosystem.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing PeopleSoft platforms, particularly in environments where the interaction hub manages sensitive business data and user interactions. The successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modification of data through update, insert, and delete operations, while simultaneously enabling unauthorized read access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 reflects the moderate severity level, though the confidentiality and integrity impacts are rated as low, suggesting that while the immediate data exposure may not be catastrophic, the potential for data corruption and unauthorized access remains substantial. The vulnerability's ability to impact additional products within the PeopleSoft ecosystem creates cascading security implications that organizations must consider when assessing their overall security posture.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability, including immediate patch management procedures, network segmentation to limit access to the affected component, and enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) and CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) categories, which are fundamental security weaknesses that require comprehensive remediation strategies. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and input validation controls specifically targeting HTML content processing to prevent exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework classification for this vulnerability would likely fall under initial access and execution techniques, emphasizing the need for robust user education and awareness programs to prevent social engineering attacks that may be required to successfully exploit this flaw.