CVE-2017-10255 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: EPPCM_HIER_TOP). 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-2017-10255 resides within the PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products, specifically affecting the EPPCM_HIER_TOP subcomponent in version 9.1.0. This represents a critical security flaw that exposes organizations to unauthorized access and data manipulation risks. The vulnerability operates within the broader PeopleSoft ecosystem, which is widely deployed across enterprise environments for human capital management and business process automation. The affected component serves as an interaction hub that manages various business processes and data flows within the PeopleSoft architecture, making it a strategic target for attackers seeking to compromise enterprise data integrity and confidentiality.
This vulnerability manifests as an easily exploitable security flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain network-level access through HTTP protocols without requiring any authentication credentials. The technical nature of the flaw suggests a weakness in input validation or access control mechanisms within the EPPCM_HIER_TOP subcomponent, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate data through crafted HTTP requests. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires minimal technical expertise and can be executed with standard network reconnaissance tools. The attack requires human interaction from individuals other than the attacker, suggesting that the exploitation may involve social engineering elements or require specific user actions to trigger the vulnerability's effects, though the actual technical exploitation occurs without authentication.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate PeopleSoft Enterprise PRTL Interaction Hub component, potentially affecting additional products within the PeopleSoft ecosystem. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized data modification capabilities including update, insert, and delete operations on sensitive data within the affected system. Additionally, attackers can achieve unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data, creating potential for data exfiltration and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 reflects the moderate severity of the vulnerability, with confidentiality and integrity impacts rated as low, though the potential for cascading effects throughout the enterprise environment increases the overall risk assessment. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) indicates network-based attack accessibility with low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and required human interaction, while the scope change (S:C) suggests that the vulnerability can affect additional products beyond the directly targeted component.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies including network segmentation, firewall rule configuration, and access control restrictions to limit exposure to unauthenticated network access. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) categories, representing weaknesses in access control mechanisms that enable unauthorized data operations. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers may leverage the HTTP protocol to access the vulnerable component. Regular patch management and security updates should be prioritized to address this vulnerability, as the affected PeopleSoft version 9.1.0 likely contains additional security flaws that compound the overall risk exposure. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify other potential entry points and ensure that all PeopleSoft components are properly secured against similar vulnerabilities.