CVE-2017-10426 in PeopleSoft Enterprise FSCM
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise FSCM component of Oracle PeopleSoft Products (subcomponent: Staffing Front Office). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise FSCM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of PeopleSoft Enterprise FSCM accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 2.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/19/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10426 resides within the PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) component, specifically within the Staffing Front Office subcomponent of Oracle PeopleSoft Products. This weakness affects version 9.2 of the software and represents a significant security concern due to its easily exploitable nature. The vulnerability manifests as a privilege escalation issue that allows attackers with high privileges to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the system. The attack vector requires network access via HTTP, making it particularly concerning as it can be leveraged remotely without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system assigns a base score of 2.7, which reflects the relatively low severity but still significant impact of unauthorized read access to sensitive data.
The technical flaw in this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Staffing Front Office module. Attackers with high privileged network access can exploit this weakness to perform unauthorized data reads, potentially accessing confidential information related to staffing operations, employee records, or financial data managed through the FSCM system. This represents a classic case of insufficient authorization checks where the system fails to properly validate user privileges before granting access to sensitive data repositories. The vulnerability's classification under CWE 284 (Improper Access Control) aligns with the observed behavior where the system does not adequately enforce access restrictions for privileged users.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for organizations relying on PeopleSoft FSCM for their staffing and financial management operations. The unauthorized read access capability could expose sensitive employee information, compensation data, or operational metrics that are typically restricted to authorized personnel only. The low attack complexity (AC:L) and the requirement for only high privileged access indicates that the vulnerability is particularly dangerous when exploited by insiders or compromised accounts with elevated privileges. Organizations may face regulatory compliance issues and potential data breaches if this vulnerability is successfully exploited, as it directly impacts the confidentiality of sensitive business data. The impact extends beyond immediate data exposure to include potential business disruption and reputational damage.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including thorough access control reviews, network segmentation to limit HTTP access to critical systems, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability's classification as a network-based attack (AV:N) suggests that implementing proper firewall rules and access controls at network boundaries can significantly reduce the attack surface. Organizations should also consider implementing additional logging and monitoring capabilities to detect unauthorized data access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. According to ATT&CK framework methodology, this vulnerability aligns with techniques involving privilege escalation and credential access, making it important for security teams to monitor for suspicious activity patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability management processes should include specific checks for this vulnerability in PeopleSoft environments to ensure proper remediation and ongoing protection against similar access control weaknesses.