CVE-2017-10366 in PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Performance Monitor). Supported versions that are affected are 8.54, 8.55 and 8.56. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/23/2024
The CVE-2017-10366 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw within Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools, specifically affecting the Performance Monitor subcomponent. This vulnerability exists in versions 8.54, 8.55, and 8.56 of the PeopleSoft platform, making it a widespread concern across organizations utilizing these versions. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage it without requiring specialized skills or privileged access, presenting a significant risk to enterprise environments that rely on PeopleSoft for business-critical operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authentication mechanisms within the Performance Monitor functionality, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit the system through HTTP network connections. This weakness creates a direct pathway for malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to the PeopleTools component, effectively bypassing normal security controls. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 9.8 reflects its severe impact across all three core security principles, with high scores for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, indicating that successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise and unauthorized data access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as successful exploitation can lead to full takeover of the PeopleSoft Enterprise PT PeopleTools component. This compromise represents a complete failure of the system's security architecture, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, modify critical business data, and disrupt essential enterprise operations. Organizations utilizing PeopleSoft for financial management, human resources, or other mission-critical functions face significant business disruption risks when this vulnerability is exploited, as it could lead to data breaches, system downtime, and regulatory compliance violations.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly focusing on the privilege escalation and persistence tactics that could emerge from such a high-severity flaw. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a classic example of how weak authentication controls can lead to complete system compromise. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation, firewall restrictions, and access control measures to limit HTTP access to the affected components. Additionally, patch management processes must be prioritized to ensure timely deployment of Oracle's security patches, as this vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security controls in enterprise applications.